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TAQUERIA LA CARRETA

TAQUERIA LA CARRETA in LAKELAND has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

West Memorial Boulevard
Lakeland, Florida, 33815
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478961

  • 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **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. Juanita G. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 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. Juanita G. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897458

  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the choking poster. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - The container with no handle used to dispense food in the flour bin. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - 1 live small flying insect found. Operator eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line observed draining into the 3-compartment sink in the sanitizing area. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Juanita G. Warning
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10732186

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8709232

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8524232

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed