FUZZY'S TACO SHOP
3950 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863-617-6163
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Del Pasado black beans on the can good rack. The can was removed to be discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in the cook line reach in drawers the steak was relocated behind the steak.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corn elote 108F. Inside the steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn elote108 F. The product was discarded.
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Hot water at hand washing sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. To the right when entering the kitchen from the dining room.. 76
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled with black substance. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Can opener holder at the end of the prep table across from the can good rack is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid to a prep pan inside the hand washing sink. 1st hand washing sink to the right entering the kitchen. The lid was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the oven next to the single compartment prep sink across from the dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the r flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers.
Vent cover missing. Throughout the kitchen and back prep area.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked ground beef 141F. The product was reheated to 165F for hot holding.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic lid on the bulk food container inside the walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen 81F.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher has an accumulation of debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink gaskets are separating.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen is soiled with debris.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with dust and debris.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Light not functioning. Hood system over the stove.
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.
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.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Lid to the flip top reach in cooler across from flat top grill is broken. Insulation exposed on the lid.
Food stored on floor. A case of lime cocktail mix stored on the floor in the bar area.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with produce. Shelled eggs over diced potatoes inside the drawer on the cook line. The eggs was relocated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing throughout the kitchen.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door on left side
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen which is causing standing water on cook lime
Sep 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door on left side
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen which is causing standing water on cook lime
Observed dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door on left side
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2023 Manager printed and posted
Drain cover(s) missing. In bar area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen which is causing standing water on cook lime
Observed dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.