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XIMENA'S TACOS 2

343 CENTRAL AVE W, Lake Wales FL 33853

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308499
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken at 48F degrees. Cooled to 43F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in non food grade bag, operator removed from food non grade bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Knife storage underneath bug zapper along with cutting board on prep table.
Basic/35B-02-4
Light not functioning. Above handwashing sink,one light out of grill cook line, and light out in hallway by the restrooms.
Basic/36-62-4
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shield in ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Handle for hot water stripped at handwashing sink does not come on. Hot water is present at three compartment sink
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 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
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Raw animal food stored over produce. Raw beef in reach in cooler next to-the grill stored on top of diced yellow onions. Operator removed raw beef from over the top of diced onions.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On storage rack- salt or sugar Operator labeled salt
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 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
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm second test 50 ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line cooking onions Hair restraint was put on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 22, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on Hot water at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 4, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. By Customer restrooms
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One of the two urinals in men restroom.
Basic/32-23-4
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken at 48F degrees. Cooled to 43F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By side entrance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. McDonald's cup store on top of prep counter. Employee removed cup from the area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. By customer bathrooms.
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation

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.