COWBOY TACO
150 PLAZA AVE, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863-533-4021
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table. Operator will move.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator placed in proper location.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator wiped table off with cloth and did not change gloves or wash hands. Operator was educated on technique.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, refried beans and beef tips cooked with no date mark. Operator placed date mark on items.
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Ceiling tile missing above prep sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored Raw shell eggs correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink at check out. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed on beard.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in top of reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: sauté pans in handwashing sink. Operator removed raw, cleaned and sanitized.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with forms and all employees signed.
Clean sauté pans stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed raw, cleaned and sanitized.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current however the one that is displayed expired 12/2024.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained copy.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cashier area. Operator placed at location.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment: on top of oven, a can of WD40. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair guards on heads.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ready to eat corn undear raw fish in walk in freezer. Operator removed fish.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation bucket on prep table. Operator removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked. Operator date marked milk.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by mop sink. Operator placed paper towels at location.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk pico de gallo in walk in. Operator removed.
Ceiling tile missing at mop sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand washing sink in back.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.