TAQUERIA MI PREFERIDA
2701 SWINDELL RD, Lakeland FL 33805 · 571-263-9889
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Hose running from back ground to side water. Water running into parking lot and across street. Operator disconnected the hose.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp 2/2024 confirmation number 248815063
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin freezer with food debris.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Hose running from back ground to side water. Water running into parking lot and across street. Operator disconnected the hose.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing masa in hand washing sink
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches by refrigerator. Operator removed roaches wash, rinsed and sanitized area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bread Operator removed bread.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Waste water improperly installed draining on ground.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under hand wash 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.