Taqueria El Diamante

1818 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria El Diamante has been inspected three times since 2025. Taqueria El Diamante was last inspected on Oct 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Taqueria El Diamante is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Disley Perez **Warning**

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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

31B-02-4

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of rice in hand sink. Employee discarded rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed hard connection to propane tank. Operator needs to have quick disconnect connection from tank to trailer **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Food trailer blocked in by fence. Discussed with manager that the trailer needs to be mobile and they need to modify fence to do so. **Warning**

51-36-1

Mar 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Diamante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Diamante on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Diamante compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taqueria El Diamante most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taqueria El Diamante's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Diamante have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Diamante means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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