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HONDUMEX TAQUERIA

2069 HIGHLAND ST, Lakeland FL 33815 · 863-450-2470

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308506
Grade history
DEC 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.several spray bottles. It labeled by the 3-compartment sink
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26
High priority/50-17-3
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.
Intermediate/53B-03-5
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in glue trap. Operator discarded, wash, rinsed and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on table in back kitchen by door.
Basic/24-18-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cilantro sitting in hand washing sink. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing cilantro in hand washing sink. Operator moved.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Washed vegetables in reachin cooler
Basic/08B-12-5
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid under front counter.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor in baking area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation

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.