Tacos El Rey #2

3802 Rifle Range Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Tacos El Rey #2 stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Tacos El Rey #2's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Pending from inspection 1/21/25**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 60F **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 61F **Warning**
27-16-4
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand wash sink. Operator removed from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Aug 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Rey #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Rey #2 on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Rey #2?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Rey #2.

How does Tacos El Rey #2 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Tacos El Rey #2 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Tacos El Rey #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Rey #2 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Rey #2 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 Tacos El Rey #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Rey #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.