Monterrey Taqueria II

1801 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Monterrey Taqueria II appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Sep 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24 spoke with operator on phone, they stated they would paid today.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives being stored between prep table and reachin cooler. Employee moved knives. **Corrected On-Site**

24-14-4

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Refried beans and sauces in walk-in cooler **Warning**

02C-01-5

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 - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning**

51-09-4

Sep 23, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Aug 9, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda boxes

51-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in several chest freezers.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monterrey Taqueria II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monterrey Taqueria II on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monterrey Taqueria II?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monterrey Taqueria II.

How does Monterrey Taqueria II compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Monterrey Taqueria II most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Monterrey Taqueria II's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monterrey Taqueria II have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monterrey Taqueria II 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 Monterrey Taqueria II inspected?

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

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