TAQUERIA EL GOLDO
2526 E MAIN ST, Lakeland FL 33801
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment no proof of an approved sewage system. Owner called for permit.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26
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.
Stored food not covered. Reachin cooler beef, chicken
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table
Met inspection standards. 3 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. Towels were replaced.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under equipment on floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Adam's Cleansing Shampoo on the counter next to the mixer. The product was removed.
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. Observed a lady working behind the counter preparing food.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door sliding door reach in cooler. Entrance behind the counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Handwash sink disrepair from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired in the same location where located. Prep area.
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.
Faucet/handle not working at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in prep area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Handwash sink disrepair from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired in the same location where located. Prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline or prep area.
Faucet/handle not working at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of stream table soiled with food debris.
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, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs stored over washed produce. Operator moved shelled eggs to bottom shelf.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment no proof of an approved sewage system. Owner called for permit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cookline
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.