TACOS CHATO
3979 NEW TAMPA HWY, Lakeland FL 33815 · 773-998-8005
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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. Cutting board
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot sitting in handwashing sink. Employee removed pot.
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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.