Queen Rodriguez

223 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Queen Rodriguez, the earliest from 2024. Queen Rodriguez was last inspected on Nov 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Queen Rodriguez is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**

27-16-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No water at 3-compartment sink and hand washing sink. Operator turned the pump on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-12-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Chile sauce being prepared outside without protection. **Warning**

01B-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items being stored inside hand washing sink **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed washing pots on table behind trailer **Warning**

16-25-5

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

22-08-4

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Preparing chile sauce in blender behind truck **Warning**

08B-32-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

21-38-4

Feb 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Queen Rodriguez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Queen Rodriguez on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Queen Rodriguez compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Queen Rodriguez most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Queen Rodriguez's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Queen Rodriguez have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Queen Rodriguez 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 Queen Rodriguez inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Queen Rodriguez is inspected around three times per year on average.

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