Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
58
Score
Fuzzy's Taco Shop has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Fuzzy's Taco Shop was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Fuzzy's Taco Shop's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked ground beef 141F. The product was reheated to 165F for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic lid on the bulk food container inside the walk in cooler.
14-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen 81F.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher has an accumulation of debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink gaskets are separating.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen is soiled with debris.
23-03-4
58
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder at the end of the prep table across from the can opener rack in the dishwasher area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dust/debris like substance on the exterior of the ice machine. Exterior sides of the ice machine is soiled with dust/ debris. The manager cleaned the exterior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over the stove.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in coolers across from doors near the expo line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Wiping cloths on cutting boards throughout the kitchen. The manager removed the wiping cloths out of circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with dust and debris.
16-21-4
67
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
95
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to the flip top reach in cooler across from flat top grill is broken. Insulation exposed on the lid.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of lime cocktail mix stored on the floor in the bar area.
08B-38-4
90
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door on left side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Broken **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen which is causing standing water on cook lime **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Grout missing. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door on left side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen which is causing standing water on cook lime **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies on cases of single service paper goods. Observed 3 live flies on wall in dish area **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door on left side **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2023 Manager printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In bar area **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen which is causing standing water on cook lime **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Observed dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
61
Jan 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook make line units: sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); shredded jack (45F - Cold Holding); pico (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface, from icee machine. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed icee slushy machine leaking water onto floor **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with bar mixers at bar. Manager removed and will store them separately **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self soda machine nozzles soiled, as well as icee and drink machines at bar **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuzzy's Taco Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuzzy's Taco Shop on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuzzy's Taco Shop?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fuzzy's Taco Shop.
How does Fuzzy's Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Fuzzy's Taco Shop most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Fuzzy's Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fuzzy's Taco Shop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fuzzy's Taco Shop 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 Fuzzy's Taco Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuzzy's Taco Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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