How many health inspections has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale had?

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale ever been shut down?

No, Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

Has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.

How much has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale been fined?

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale had?

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale find?

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 19, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).

Has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale

1042 Berkley Road, Auburndale, FL 33823

Polk County · Food Service
Owner: Gladis Ramirez Ibarra
DBPR License: MFD6351086
FDACS Estab #: 309747

Overview

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale, FL has 0 inspections on record with 0 total violations (0 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures, and $200.00 in fines across 1 disciplinary action (plus 3 FDACS inspections).

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

$200in Fines

3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: July 19, 2023

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Polk County Avg 3.28 violations / inspection 3.28 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Oct 8, 2025	3--2025033786	$200.00	Apr 1, 2025	Miami (Doral)

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2023 — 3 inspections

Jul 19, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Visited establishment per request #5099215. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Bathroom area- Hand washing sink not provided with hand washing sign.Food Service AreaHand washing sink near ware washing sink not provided with hand washing sign. Provided establishment with hand washing sign handout.

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Food Service Area- Hand washing sink near ware washing sink not provided with soap or paper towels. COS- Soap and paper towels provided during inspection.

Mar 31, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 27, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: 30 days notice given to food establishment to have their current in store bagged ice bacteriological lab report available for inspector review. Food establishment may email a current bagged ice lab report to [email protected] for compliance verification in lieu of having inspector check back in store in 30 days to review and acquire the bagged ice lab report.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge unable to answer questions in regards to food borne illness. Provided employee health and reporting agreement to person in charge. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Food establishment does not have written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea. Provided written clean up guidance handout. o Print Date: 3/27/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.

Food establishment ice test not provided during inspection. 30 days notice given to food establishment to have their current in store bagged ice bacteriological lab report available for inspector review. Food establishment may email a current bagged ice lab report to [email protected] for compliance verification in lieu of having inspector check back in store in 30 days to review and acquire the bagged ice lab report. o

5-501.13 Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue not durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent- resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent. 5-501.13

Retail Area- Food establishment using cardboard box as trash can near hand washing sink. o

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Retail Area- Food establishment has unnecessary items stored in retail area. o

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Retail Area-Ceiling tiles throughout establishment have brown water stains. o INSPECTION: VENDED WATER/VENDED ICE Violation Number

Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale had?: Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale ever been shut down?: No, Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale been fined?: Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale last inspected?: Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 19, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale had?: Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale find?: Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 19, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taqueria El Chinito in Auburndale are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.