Taqueria Mederos

2829 Swindell Rd, Lakeland, FL 33805

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Taqueria Mederos, the earliest from 2023. Taqueria Mederos was last inspected on Apr 23, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Taqueria Mederos is from Apr 23, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Taqueria Mederos' latest score of 100 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Proof sewage **Warning**

28-08-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Feb 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food being prepared outside. Observed food preparation outside next to building, cooking in pots and uncovered grill, cooking pork, and beef in pots, grilling beef and chicken on flat top grill.

01B-03-5

Basic - Unsealed wood floor in food storage. **Warning**

36-02-5

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed food preparation outside next to building, cooking in pots and uncovered grill, cooking pork, and beef in pots, grilling beef and chicken on flat top grill.* **Admin Complaint**

08B-32-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee during food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed black refrigerator outdoors with temperature control for safety foods. Observed cooked chicken and shredded cheese in refrigerator, operator moved cheese and cooked chicken indoors. **Warning**

08B-42-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Mederos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mederos on file is from Apr 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Mederos compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taqueria Mederos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taqueria Mederos' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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