Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2

6645 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2 has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2's latest score of 95 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in coolers is soiled.

23-03-4

Jul 8, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced. Hand washing sinkin the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler. Both reach in coolers in the kitchen across from the cook line.

23-03-4

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: No proof. Extended until 4-13-24. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over the flat grill /griddle.

36-62-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Middle dumpster that the establishment will be using.

33-11-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf to the left when entering the walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a utility cart in the kitchen. The cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel and sides of the blue interior.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk container of ground beefinside the walk in cooler. Product was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Chlorine container was missing at dish machine. Manager put new container at dish machine and reprimed. Retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grease and food debris in hand sink on cook line.

31A-11-4

Basic - Observed hand sink on cook line with Standing water. Manager disconnected pipe and cleared debris. Employees are able to utilize another hand sink 3 feet away. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-20-5

Jan 5, 2023

Complaint Full

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

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in back prep area by trash can

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On cook line. Manager reset dispenser **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in bottles at the bar. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager made two separate buckets **Corrected On-Site**

21-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2.

How does Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #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 Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tapatios Restaurante Mexicano #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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