Tacos My Friend #3

1445 Us Hwy 17 S, Bartow, FL 33830

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tacos My Friend #3 has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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, “mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Tacos My Friend #3's latest score of 90 sits above the Bartow average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. LP gas tanks not connected to the Mobile unit. They must be attached to the mobile unit. Operator is on a 60 day warning. **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. **Warning**

51-36-1

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (123F - Hot Holding); beef (125F - Hot Holding) inside the marinating.

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.

12B-09-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between backsplash and wall at the 3 compartment sink.

10-17-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 128F . Steam table. Temperature was adjusted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Blocked by food pans. The pans were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-01-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Hard plumbing connected to septic no easy disconnect. No more than 24 hours. **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Missing potable water tank connected to utilities on a permanent basis. Due to Hurricane Milton the quick disconnect was damaged. **Warning**

29-01-4

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and steam table. Knives was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-17-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Green wet wiping cloth stored on the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler. Wiping cloth was removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

21-12-4

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023

50-17-3

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.

11-26-1

11-27-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos My Friend #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos My Friend #3 on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos My Friend #3?

Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos My Friend #3.

How does Tacos My Friend #3 compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Tacos My Friend #3 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Tacos My Friend #3's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos My Friend #3 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos My Friend #3 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 My Friend #3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos My Friend #3 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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