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FUZZY'S TACO SHOP

FUZZY'S TACO SHOP has 8 health inspections on file for its LAKELAND location, with an overall rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3950 S FLORIDA AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901910

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with dust and debris.
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of dust/debris like substance on the exterior of the ice machine. Exterior sides of the ice machine is soiled with dust/ debris. The manager cleaned the exterior of the ice machine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over the stove.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in coolers across from doors near the expo line.
  • 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Wiping cloths on cutting boards throughout the kitchen. The manager removed the wiping cloths out of circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder at the end of the prep table across from the can opener rack in the dishwasher area.

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766114

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830694

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to the flip top reach in cooler across from flat top grill is broken. Insulation exposed on the lid.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of lime cocktail mix stored on the floor in the bar area.

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8754083

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with produce. Shelled eggs over diced potatoes inside the drawer on the cook line. The eggs was relocated. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491910

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. At the end of the table across from the 3 compartment sink. Can opener was removed to be washed,rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494028

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door on left side Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Broken **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen which is causing standing water on cook lime Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Grout missing. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491515

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door on left side Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen which is causing standing water on cook lime Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366386

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door on left side Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2023 Manager printed and posted Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In bar area Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen which is causing standing water on cook lime Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Observed dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies on cases of single service paper goods. Observed 3 live flies on wall in dish area Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning