Charros Taqueria

126 Madera Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Charros Taqueria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Charros Taqueria was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Among Winter Haven restaurants, the typical score is 88; Charros Taqueria is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cut produce. In reach in cooler across from door entrance Operator moved items to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand washing sink **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in the floor employee removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed old license from Feb 2023. Operator replaced with correct one. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Propane tank stored inside of mobile food truck. Operator removed propane tank. **Corrected On-Site**

33-31-5

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed red hose on food truck **Warning**

29-04-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut cantaloupe in reach in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager put bottle of soap by sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-06-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put roll of paper towels out **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charros Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charros Taqueria on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Charros Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Charros Taqueria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Charros Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charros Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charros Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Charros Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charros Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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