Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “bathroom facility in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Compared to other Lake Placid restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soup. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap on prep table that is being used. Operator removed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked, not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with three forms. Operator had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Food storage container broken. Operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
52
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. Employees will sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair: male restroom is out of order. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
86
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. Employees will sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Salvador M. 11/14/18 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair: male restroom is out of order. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
67
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over soup. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in front cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom, wall at hand washing sink not painted.
36-30-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair: male restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
64
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair, male restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair on line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
86
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soup ready to eat. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement in Spanish. Operator had employee's sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair, male restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair on line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator educated employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
55
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator provided protection by placing plastic wrap at sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair, male bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator placed plastic barrier up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over soup. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair, male bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at sink.
29-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom facility in disrepair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco.
How does Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?
Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Placid average of 82.
Has Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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