HONDUMEX TAQUERIA
2069 HIGHLAND ST, Lakeland FL 33815 · 863-450-2470
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.several spray bottles. It labeled by the 3-compartment sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Met inspection standards. 5 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 02/01/26
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in glue trap. Operator discarded, wash, rinsed and sanitized area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on table in back kitchen by door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cilantro sitting in hand washing sink. Employee removed
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Felipe Banda expired 9/16/24
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing cilantro in hand washing sink. Operator moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beans, and beef in reach in cooler
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Stored food not covered. Washed vegetables in reachin cooler
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid under front counter.
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor in baking area.
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.