Taqueria Sanchez

5128 State Rd 674, Wimauma, FL 33598
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Taqueria Sanchez stretching back to 2023. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

That's lower than the typical Wimauma restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025. Truck open and operating. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Expired 2/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025. Truck open and operating. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 50 F, ham 51 F, cheese 59F in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef 50 F, ham 51 F, cheese 59F in reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
50
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink, operator removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
86
Jan 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Sanchez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Sanchez on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Sanchez compare to other restaurants in Wimauma?

Taqueria Sanchez most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Wimauma average of 81.

Has Taqueria Sanchez's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Sanchez 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 Sanchez inspected?

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