El Texano Mexican Store and More

2829 Ave G Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at El Texano Mexican Store and More stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Winter Haven restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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

50-17-3

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer Taquitos

14-31-5

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator turn on water. **Corrected On-Site**

27-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill

23-03-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee removed items from blocking the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing spoons in HWS. Employee removed spoons. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Texano Mexican Store and More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Texano Mexican Store and More on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Texano Mexican Store and More?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Texano Mexican Store and More.

How does El Texano Mexican Store and More compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

El Texano Mexican Store and More most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has El Texano Mexican Store and More's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Texano Mexican Store and More have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Texano Mexican Store and More 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 Texano Mexican Store and More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Texano Mexican Store and More is inspected around two times per year on average.

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