TAQUERIA EL GOLDO
TAQUERIA EL GOLDO maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 11 health department inspections in LAKELAND. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
2526 E MAIN ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10960924
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under equipment on floor
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels were replaced. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10829035
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10732367
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door sliding door reach in cooler. Entrance behind the counter. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025 Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Adam's Cleansing Shampoo on the counter next to the mixer. The product was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed a lady working behind the counter preparing food. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747618
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 12/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739557
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10732121
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle not working at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink disrepair from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired in the same location where located. Prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776290
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle not working at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in prep area. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of stream table soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink disrepair from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired in the same location where located. Prep area. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline or prep area. Warning
Inspection Date: 5/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8638347
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8636862
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs stored over washed produce. Operator moved shelled eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 12/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566230
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed