Mr Taco

140 Knollwood Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mr Taco has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Mr Taco was last inspected on Feb 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Winter Haven average 88, so Mr Taco trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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.

50-04-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers on them. Operator washed and removed stickers. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**

29-04-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 106F on the cook line. The manager heated the rice to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. There is a pipe connected to the back of the Mobile Food Truck on the ground with a trench for the water to drain into. The unit has a holding tank and the operator is reconnecting the holding tank so the gray water can drain into the holding tank. **Admin Complaint**

28-09-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hole in the floor under the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

36-11-4

Basic - Food stored outside. 1 side by side white refrigerator with lettuce, shredded cheese, red sauce , raw ground beef, cooked beef, shredded chicken, jalapeño peppers, tomatoes stored inside the refrigerators. 1 upright refrigerator with soft drinks. **Admin Complaint**

08B-42-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator replaced the paper towels. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Taco on file is from Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mr Taco compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Mr Taco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Mr Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Taco have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr Taco 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 Mr Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Taco is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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