Monitas Tacos

741 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Monitas Tacos has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Monitas Tacos is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives berween 3-compartment sink and splash guard
10-17-4
95
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
95
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Brush has metal band.
14-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside reachin cooler shelving.
23-03-4
86
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
90
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monitas Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monitas Tacos on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Monitas Tacos compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Monitas Tacos most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Monitas Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monitas Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monitas Tacos 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 Monitas Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monitas Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.