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TIO PICA POLLO

2121 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33805 · 914-645-8311

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD6351271
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste flowing thur pipe onto ground behind MFDV. Operator closed valve and Removed pipe. No waste water is running on ground.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/26
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Nov 13, 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 ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/25
High priority/50-17-3/Return visit Feb 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/25
High priority/50-17-3
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste flowing thur pipe onto ground behind MFDV. Operator closed valve and Removed pipe. No waste water is running on ground.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp 2/01/24
High priority/50-17-3
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Incorrect test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored between stove top and warmer.
Basic/10-17-4
Oct 20, 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.