Taqueria Mi Preferida

2701 Swindell Rd, Lakeland, FL 33805

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Taqueria Mi Preferida, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Taqueria Mi Preferida trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 16, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Hose running from back ground to side water. Water running into parking lot and across street. Operator disconnected the hose. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

28-13-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing masa in hand washing sink

31A-11-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under hand wash sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread Operator removed bread. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches by refrigerator. Operator removed roaches wash, rinsed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Waste water improperly installed draining on ground. **Admin Complaint**

29-07-5

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Mi Preferida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mi Preferida on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Mi Preferida compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taqueria Mi Preferida most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taqueria Mi Preferida's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Mi Preferida have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Mi Preferida 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 Mi Preferida inspected?

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

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