Taqueria Hidalgo

6914 Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Taqueria Hidalgo, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked cut steak in refrigerator.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink, operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired 10/22/24 for Yolanda Vega Hernandez.

53A-03-7

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright refrigerator.

22-16-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

22-08-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Repeat Violation**

29-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water, operator placed water on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Hidalgo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Hidalgo on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Hidalgo compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taqueria Hidalgo most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taqueria Hidalgo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo inspected?

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

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