El Salvaje Food

2200 Us Hwy 92 E, Lakeland, FL 33801
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Salvaje Food five times, with records going back to 2022. El Salvaje Food was last inspected on Dec 6, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
82
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
21-12-4
82
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
95
Jul 28, 2022
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Salvaje Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Salvaje Food on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Salvaje Food?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Salvaje Food.

How does El Salvaje Food compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

El Salvaje Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has El Salvaje Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Salvaje Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Salvaje Food 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 Salvaje Food inspected?

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