Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena

3979 New Tampa Hwy, Lakeland, FL 33815

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena has been inspected seven times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well cooked chicken (98F - Hot Holding)

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter cooked potatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Employee put in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut vegetables and cooked meats in reach in cooler not dated and made on Tuesday.

02C-02-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Sep 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-14: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-14: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator obtaining water at residence **Warning**

51-22-4

11-27-4

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 was able to get quaternary ammonium tabs **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-38-5

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large three door reach in cooler with sauces Stored outside of food truck. **Admin Complaint**

08B-42-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Hard connected to propane tank **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in three compartment sink

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pupuseria bowl of dough **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats

02C-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers

25-06-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

31B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena.

How does Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taqueria & Pupuseria Salvadorena inspected?

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

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