Villita Taqueria
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Villita Taqueria, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
Compared to the broader Lake Worth restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating at time of inspection actively preparing and selling food, discussed with operator expired license and to renew as soon as possible. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: Establishment open and operating at time of inspection actively preparing and selling food, discussed with operator expired license and to renew. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating at time of inspection actively preparing and selling food, discussed with operator expired license and to renew as soon as possible. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Employee hired more than 60 days ago with no proof of food handler training, discussed with operator to provide proper training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Discussed with operator to increase water flow and pressure to hand washing sink and three compartment sink. **Warning**
27-17-4
70
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with operator to renew license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Establishment open and operating actively preparing and selling food at time of call back inspection, discussed with operator to renew license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with operator to renew license. **Warning**
50-17-3
86
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
32
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
86
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed a QT test kit, however operator uses chlorine to sanitize.
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
82
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
86
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water being supplied to hand sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villita Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villita Taqueria on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does Villita Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Villita Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 76.
Has Villita Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villita Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Villita Taqueria 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 Villita Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Villita Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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