Taqueria Del Primo

211 North Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Del Primo has been inspected eight times since 2022. Taqueria Del Primo was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “water with a temperature” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 86, putting Taqueria Del Primo on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing several pans in hand washing sink.

31A-09-4

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Flour tortillas in reach freezer

14-31-5

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on switch for water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat sitting out without cold water running on it. Operator moved meat to the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Operator moved medicine to under register area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn on switch for water. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical 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. Chicken 109F hot holding. manager placed chicken on grill to reheat to proper temp. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter. Manager moved cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between marketable and prep table. Manager removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over RTE a produce in reachin coolers. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Several medicine stored in door of reachin cooler. operator moved medicines. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-07-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. MFDV is hard wired for electric. **Warning**

51-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Del Primo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Del Primo on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Del Primo?

Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Del Primo.

How does Taqueria Del Primo compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taqueria Del Primo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taqueria Del Primo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Del Primo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Del Primo 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 Del Primo inspected?

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

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Score: 90 — Low Risk

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