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Taqueria La Carreta

1818 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Taqueria La Carreta stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 86, putting Taqueria La Carreta on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Time Extended**
29-04-4
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. Juanita G. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 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. Juanita G. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 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. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
61
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 1 live small flying insect found. Operator eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
29-04-4
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. Juanita G. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line observed draining into the 3-compartment sink in the sanitizing area. **Warning**
31A-10-4
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - The container with no handle used to dispense food in the flour bin. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the choking poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
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. **Warning**
50-04-4
35
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
95
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Mar 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Carreta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Carreta on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Carreta?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Carreta.

How does Taqueria La Carreta compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taqueria La Carreta most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taqueria La Carreta's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Carreta have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria La Carreta 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 La Carreta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Carreta is inspected around three times per year on average.

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