El Amigo Tacaso

3895 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at El Amigo Tacaso stretching back to 2022. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Winter Haven restaurant, which scores around 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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 - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives in between hand washing sink and table. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-14-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at hand wash sink 60 F. **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 60 F **Warning**

27-06-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Foil in the sink. Operator removed foil. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator brought chemical test strips. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two spray bottles sitting on the prep table. Employee labeled the bottles oil. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Amigo Tacaso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Amigo Tacaso on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Amigo Tacaso?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Amigo Tacaso.

How does El Amigo Tacaso compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

El Amigo Tacaso most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has El Amigo Tacaso's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Amigo Tacaso have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Amigo Tacaso 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 El Amigo Tacaso inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Amigo Tacaso is inspected around three times per year on average.

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