Taco-Riendo

300 Martha Drive, Lake Wales, FL 33898
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco-Riendo has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Compared to the broader Lake Wales restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
90
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Test at 75F degrees. **Warning**
27-16-4
82
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce at 70F at 1:45pm. Tempt at 2:09 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was placing on gloves when inspector instructed employee to wash hands first. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water observed inside of mobile unit.
36-22-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco-Riendo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco-Riendo on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Taco-Riendo compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Taco-Riendo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Taco-Riendo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco-Riendo have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco-Riendo 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 Taco-Riendo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco-Riendo is inspected around three times per year on average.