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Taquitos Mi Mexico

1075 Highway 17 S, Wauchula, FL 33873
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Taquitos Mi Mexico has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Wauchula restaurant scene, where the average is 70, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed packaged Birria in the reach in freezer not labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working in back of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves in the dry storage area.
14-05-4
95
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the flattop in a container: Beef (105F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed the top half of the beef on the grill to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cook food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the front door with its bottom part broken off.
35B-01-4
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (50F - Cooling)cooling from day before. Stored on bottom touching floor of cooler which is not cooled to optimal temperature. Must place shelf on bottom so air flow can circulate fully around the foods. Rice must cook from Q135F tom41F within 6 hours. New coolers not set at cool enough temperature to optimize cooling. Operator will turn thermostat down to 34F and place shelved over bottom, not put food containers in direct contact with floor of cooler. Ambient air of cooler at 39F. Floor of cooler at 47 to 50 F.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (50F - Cooling)cooling from day before. Stored on bottom touching floor of cooler which is not cooled to optimal temperature. Must place shelf on bottom so air flow can circulate fully around the foods. Rice must cook from Q135F tom41F within 6 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer reading 32F mall foods in cooler 39F to 41F. Replace thermometer.
05-05-4
67
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Inspector provided at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on cooler door at drink and sauce storage at front counter area. Operator states cooler gaskets are here waiting for repair man to install. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine with dust and dirt observed on surface of machine. Operator removed to dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
82
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed salt scoop handle buried in salt container at back prep.
10-01-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquitos Mi Mexico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquitos Mi Mexico on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taquitos Mi Mexico?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taquitos Mi Mexico.

How does Taquitos Mi Mexico compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?

Taquitos Mi Mexico most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Wauchula average of 70.

Has Taquitos Mi Mexico's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taquitos Mi Mexico have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taquitos Mi Mexico 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 Taquitos Mi Mexico inspected?

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

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