La Siesta Taqueria

1506 Wrecker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

La Siesta Taqueria has been inspected seven times since 2023. La Siesta Taqueria was last inspected on Aug 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.

La Siesta Taqueria's latest score of 82 falls below the Winter Haven average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at the front counter Operator placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put on hair resistant **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-18-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef on top of container of diced onions. Operator removed beef from on top of the onions. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-24-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted silverware (spoons) stored in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice-52F Cold Holding Beef-52F Cold Holding Operator placed in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened can of Canada Dry on plate holding wrack. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil box on the floor in kitchen area. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

14-74-7

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed cup and plate from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on the floor by three compartment sink. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plates on the floor front counter. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel placed at dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By emergency exit. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on the floor operator removed onions from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Removed knives from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Above front counter.

36-62-4

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By customer bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Siesta Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Siesta Taqueria on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Siesta Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Siesta Taqueria.

How does La Siesta Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

La Siesta Taqueria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Siesta 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 Siesta Taqueria inspected?

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

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