Taqueria El Goldo
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria El Goldo has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 85. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reachin cooler beef, chicken
08B-12-5
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels were replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under equipment on floor
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
82
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Adam's Cleansing Shampoo on the counter next to the mixer. The product was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Observed a lady working behind the counter preparing food. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door sliding door reach in cooler. Entrance behind the counter. **Warning**
14-33-4
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink disrepair from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired in the same location where located. Prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
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 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle not working at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
78
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline or prep area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink disrepair from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired in the same location where located. Prep area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Faucet/handle not working at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in prep area. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of stream table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
58
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Dec 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment no proof of an approved sewage system. Owner called for permit. **Warning**
28-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cookline **Warning**
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Goldo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Goldo on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Goldo?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Goldo.
How does Taqueria El Goldo compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Taqueria El Goldo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Taqueria El Goldo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Goldo have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Goldo 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 El Goldo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Goldo is inspected around five times per year on average.
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