Ximena's Tacos 2
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Ximena's Tacos 2 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “light not functioning” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Ximena's Tacos 2 scores about where you'd expect for a Lake Wales restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shield in ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for hot water stripped at handwashing sink does not come on. Hot water is present at three compartment sink
14-11-5
90
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over produce. Raw beef in reach in cooler next to-the grill stored on top of diced yellow onions. Operator removed raw beef from over the top of diced onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On storage rack- salt or sugar Operator labeled salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm second test 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line cooking onions Hair restraint was put on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Light not functioning. By Customer restrooms **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One of the two urinals in men restroom.
32-23-4
86
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken at 48F degrees. Cooled to 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By side entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. McDonald's cup store on top of prep counter. Employee removed cup from the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. By customer bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
64
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shelled eggs over cooked beef. Operator place raw shelled eggs under the cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice sitting on shelf in the kitchen. Operator placed in shallow pan and placed rice in the refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside big reach cooler by the ice machine. Beef, lettuce, and sauce. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor next to the grill. Removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Next to the customer bathrooms and by the three compartment sink.
36-62-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared Dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
58
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding on cooks line Hot holding beans 124f operator placed to reheat employee reheated to 170f. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray bottle stored next to drink station in front. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over unwashed produce in two door upright reach in cooler. employee moved raw fish to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce no date marks
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two front servers and two kitchen employees and no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee stated thermometer broke.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one safe staff Certificate provided
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ice machine
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee soiled apron hanging next to clean dish ware
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn three door reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In uncooked rice , operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan it kitchen soiled , racks holding clean dishes soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and beef thawing at room temperature. Employee moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ximena's Tacos 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ximena's Tacos 2 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ximena's Tacos 2?
Across the inspection record, “light not functioning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ximena's Tacos 2.
How does Ximena's Tacos 2 compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
Ximena's Tacos 2 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Wales average of 90.
Has Ximena's Tacos 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ximena's Tacos 2 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ximena's Tacos 2 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 Ximena's Tacos 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ximena's Tacos 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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