Quinteros

2100 Old Tampa Hwy, Lakeland, FL 33815
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Quinteros appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on cutting board
21-12-4
86
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
82
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
95
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
90
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.
41-21-4
82
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
21-13-4
86
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under sink
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opner
22-02-4
82
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quinteros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quinteros on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quinteros?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Quinteros.

How does Quinteros compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Quinteros most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Quinteros' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Quinteros 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 Quinteros inspected?

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