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TAQUERIA MI PREFERIDA

2701 SWINDELL RD, Lakeland FL 33805 · 571-263-9889

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6308659
Grade history
JUL 23
MAR 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/28-13-5/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

May 8, 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
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp 2/2024 confirmation number 248815063
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin freezer with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
High priority/28-13-5/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing masa in hand washing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches by refrigerator. Operator removed roaches wash, rinsed and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Bread Operator removed bread.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Waste water improperly installed draining on ground.
Basic/29-07-5/Admin Complaint
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under hand wash sink.
Basic/29-11-4

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.