TAQUERIA LA CARRETA
1379 MARCUM RD, Lakeland FL 33810
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 41 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
1 live small flying insect found. Operator eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1818 W MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1818 W MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Juanita G.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 1818 W MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.
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1 live small flying insect found. Operator eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Equipment drain line observed draining into the 3-compartment sink in the sanitizing area.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-104.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Juanita G.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased sanitizer.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the choking poster.
The container with no handle used to dispense food in the flour bin.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1818 W MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1818 W MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1818 W MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland — this licence has since moved.
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.