Encantos Caribenos

741 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Encantos Caribenos, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited three times.

Encantos Caribenos' latest score of 74 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
74
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Time extended **Time Extended**
50-04-4
95
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. storage of to go cups and items on top of sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored outside in reachin freezer in shed. **Warning**
08B-42-4
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Encantos Caribenos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Encantos Caribenos on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Encantos Caribenos?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Encantos Caribenos.

How does Encantos Caribenos compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Encantos Caribenos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Encantos Caribenos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Encantos Caribenos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Encantos Caribenos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Encantos Caribenos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Encantos Caribenos is inspected around three times per year on average.