Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas

806 Waneta Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/2026
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
78
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
95
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
90
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jul 28, 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
Jan 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas 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 Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hernandez Taqueria Y Mas is inspected around three times per year on average.