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TAQUERIA MATTEO

1405 N COMBEE RD, Lakeland FL 33801 · 813-857-8459

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD6350943
Grade history
NOV 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grills Fryers
Basic/23-03-4
May 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hugo Gonzalez
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit May 11, 2026 · No proof of manager cert. Admin Complaint
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hugo Gonzalez
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
May 8, 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
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 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. Storing pots. PIC moved pots
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reachin cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 28, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bowls
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers
Basic/23-03-4

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.