Taqueria Mari

24200 Us Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria Mari has been inspected five times since 2025. Taqueria Mari was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lake Wales restaurant scores 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw beef over shredded mozzarella , operator removed raw beef from over mozzarella. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Propane on the ground next to the food truck and is connected not mounted to the food truck.
51-06-4
70
Jul 11, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
82
Jun 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Mari last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mari on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Mari compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Taqueria Mari most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Taqueria Mari's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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