Tortilleria La Joya

2079 W Highland St, Lakeland, FL 33815
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Tortilleria La Joya has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Tortilleria La Joya is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Observed: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Placing flour tortillas on cloth after cooking. Priority: Basic
21-05-5
95
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
90
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked vegetables in Reachin cooler.
08A-05-6
86
Feb 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tortilleria La Joya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortilleria La Joya on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tortilleria La Joya compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Tortilleria La Joya most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Tortilleria La Joya's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortilleria La Joya have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tortilleria La Joya 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 Tortilleria La Joya inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tortilleria La Joya is inspected around two times per year on average.