El Huarache Norteno

932 S Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

El Huarache Norteno appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 85, putting El Huarache Norteno on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. They replaced the paper towels
31B-02-4
90
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
95
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Huarache Norteno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Huarache Norteno on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Huarache Norteno?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Huarache Norteno.

How does El Huarache Norteno compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

El Huarache Norteno most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has El Huarache Norteno's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Huarache Norteno 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 Huarache Norteno inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Huarache Norteno is inspected around two times per year on average.