Taqueria Manuelita

332 North Dixie Highway, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria Manuelita appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Lake Worth sits at 77, putting Taqueria Manuelita on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
82
Jun 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024
50-17-3
86
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
50-04-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Manuelita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Manuelita on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Manuelita?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Manuelita.

How does Taqueria Manuelita compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Taqueria Manuelita most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Taqueria Manuelita's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Manuelita 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 Manuelita inspected?

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