ENCANTOS CARIBENOS
741 N WABASH AVE, Lakeland FL 33815 · 863-602-9809
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. MFDV has no running water, husband on his way, will be here in a hour to connect water. operator discovered it was a pump switch. Water is flowing with great pressure.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. MFDV has no running water, husband on his way, will be here in a hour to connect water. operator discovered it was a pump switch. Water is flowing with great pressure.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.