XIMENA'S TACOS
303 MAIN ST, Auburndale FL 33823 · 863-662-3539
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to Operator.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016003845 | Jan 22, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor near flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, and food debris, Observed behind cook line equipment.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink near 3-compartment sink. Operator cleaned out sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line, employee replenished paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic basket in container of tortilla chips. Operator removed basket and replaced with tongs.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in flip top unit.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Gabino C. and Isabel M.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw onions on floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in dish area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed near walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on chute.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef stored over cut washed lettuce, Employee moved raw beef.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to Operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash cloth in hand sink on cookline, employee removed wash cloth.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in drop area.
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.