Taqueria Betel

3268 Us Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Taqueria Betel has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Taqueria Betel scores about where you'd expect for a Lake City restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer on truck at time of inspection.

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at hand sink.

31B-04-4

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. License number not posted on exterior of vehicle.

50-04-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle melted.

14-12-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Betel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Betel on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Betel compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Taqueria Betel most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake City average of 80.

Has Taqueria Betel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Betel have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Betel 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 Taqueria Betel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Betel is inspected around two times per year on average.

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