Taqueria Santa Lucia

201 N Hwy 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria Santa Lucia has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Lady Lake average 79, so Taqueria Santa Lucia trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Fly spray over animal cookies.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Around door and upper end of wall in rear comissary.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Onions. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Multiple white refrigerators in commissary.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around edges of equipment.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.

02D-01-5

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of AC unit.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. -AC unit dripping water on clean pots and utensils.

24-15-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

May 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 64f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Box of limes.

08B-38-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -In small black refrigerator.

05-09-4

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Oct 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live by three compartment sink. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 89f, Beef 92f, Pork 90f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03B-01-6

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

21-04-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Wooden prep table. **Warning**

14-06-4

May 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Santa Lucia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Santa Lucia on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Santa Lucia?

Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Santa Lucia.

How does Taqueria Santa Lucia compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?

Taqueria Santa Lucia most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lady Lake average of 79.

Has Taqueria Santa Lucia's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Santa Lucia is inspected around four times per year on average.

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