MEXICAN GOLDEN TACO LLC
3560 CYPRESS GARDENS RD, Winter Haven FL 33884
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 3895 RECKER HWY, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 3895 RECKER HWY, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 3895 RECKER HWY, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives in between hand washing sink and table. Operator removed knives.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3895 RECKER HWY, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
Recorded at 3895 RECKER HWY, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 60 F
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at hand wash sink 60 F.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3895 RECKER HWY, Winter Haven — this licence has since moved.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef sitting in the sink to thaw with no running water. Operator ran cold running water.
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