Taqueria Arreola
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Taqueria Arreola, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“No plan review submitted” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Wimauma average 81, so Taqueria Arreola trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Shed out back with chest freezer and single service items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed out back with chest freezer and single service items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of Reach in cooler.
23-03-4
70
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Shed out back with chest freezer and single service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed out back with chest freezer and single service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
74
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on steam table 15 live roaches on cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: 1 live roach under sliding glass window. 1 live roach on wall next to sliding glass window. 1 live roach on hot water heater. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Shed out back with chest freezer and single service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed out back with chest freezer and single service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: 1 dead roach under steam table. 1 dead roach on hot water heater. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
61
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on steam table 15 live roaches on cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed out back with chest freezer and single service items. **Warning**
51-22-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Shed out back with chest freezer and single service items. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor **Warning**
35A-03-4
61
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Graciela Arreola.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator using shed with single service items, dry storage food and a chest freezer.
51-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled in shed.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Operator using shed with chest freezer, dry storage food and single service items.
08B-43-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates not inverted above microwave.
25-06-4
61
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
86
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Garciela Areola **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee cutting onions on bench behind food truck in open air space. Discussed all food preparation has to be done on truck. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
74
Mar 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls
24-05-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Arreola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Arreola on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Arreola?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Arreola.
How does Taqueria Arreola compare to other restaurants in Wimauma?
Taqueria Arreola most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Wimauma average of 81.
Has Taqueria Arreola's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Arreola have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Arreola means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taqueria Arreola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Arreola is inspected around three times per year on average.
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