La Patroncita Taqueria

4607 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, La Patroncita Taqueria has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored outside”, showing up two times.

La Patroncita Taqueria scores about where you'd expect for a Lakeland restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink on top of the chest style freezers.

12B-12-5

Basic - Food stored outside. Bulk container of onions stored on the ground outside the Mobile food truck. The onions was brought inside the food truck. **Corrected On-Site**

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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with oil not labeled. On top of the small chest style freezer.

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Bag of onions outside on a small folding table. Onions was brought in. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-42-4

50-04-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Towels in orange bucket next to the 3 compartment sink.

21-38-4

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jacqueline Catuogono and Rosa Maldonado running truck. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Patroncita Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Patroncita Taqueria on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Patroncita Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food stored outside” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Patroncita Taqueria.

How does La Patroncita Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

La Patroncita Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has La Patroncita Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Patroncita Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Patroncita Taqueria 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 La Patroncita Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Patroncita Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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