Taqueria Mary

107 Us Hwy 17-92 N, Haines City, FL 33853

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Taqueria Mary, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed scoops” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Haines City restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen removed to that blocks protection **Warning**

35B-03-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in handwashing sink, operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Employee prepping green sauces outside at customer sitting area. Employee moved all items to the truck and finished in the truck **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-32-4

Mar 21, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isahel Jaimes-1/15/19

53B-14-5

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 for ware washing during inspection. Sanitizer bucket set up 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Screen removed where fan is.

35B-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach cooler

08B-12-5

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the reach-in cooler. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside service window. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Administrative complaint currently pending from7/19/24. **Admin Complaint**

35B-01-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in refrigerator. Employee removed chicken from over pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Onions and water bottles in sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep table.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By cook line.

36-17-5

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**

10-08-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Mary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mary on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Mary?

Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed scoops” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Mary.

How does Taqueria Mary compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

Taqueria Mary most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Haines City average of 90.

Has Taqueria Mary's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Mary 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 Mary inspected?

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

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