El Buen Taco

3044 State Road 60E, Lake Wales, FL 33898

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Buen Taco has been inspected eight times since 2022. El Buen Taco was last inspected on Jul 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which El Buen Taco's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Gustavo Gonzalez **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator placed on the current **Corrected On-Site**

50-03-4

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gustavo Gonzalez **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Admin Complaint**

53B-02-5

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gustavo Gonzalez **Repeat Violation**

53B-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel of reaching cooler flip door.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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53B-02-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Around food truck. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

33-19-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler by the entrance. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Three compartment sink. **Warning**

29-20-5

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid can stored next to bread tortillas. Operator removed raid can put next to the chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid.

41-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of food in hand washing sink. Operator removed bucket from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. By the front door.

14-69-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting boards

21-12-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions of floor.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Buen Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Buen Taco on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Buen Taco?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Buen Taco.

How does El Buen Taco compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

El Buen Taco most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has El Buen Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Buen Taco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Buen Taco 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 Buen Taco inspected?

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

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