How many health inspections has Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park had?

Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park ever been shut down?

No, Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park had?

Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park find?

Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park

910 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park, FL 33827

Polk County · Food Service
Owner: Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora LLC
DBPR License: MFD6351173
FDACS Estab #: 376804

Overview

Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park, FL has 0 inspections on record with 0 total violations (0 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures (plus 3 FDACS inspections).

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: January 27, 2026

Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park: 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 Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park: 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Jan 27, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Oct 19, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, 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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Handout given to food entity for guidance on writing step by step clean up procedures for vomit and/or diarrheal events.

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 had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have their employee health guidance information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. 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

The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.

7-206.12 Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. 7-206.12 PP

Retail, back and food service areas- rat bait pellets scattered on the floor underneath the counters, in non food storage cabinets and on the floor underneath some retail display shelves and along the walls. COS- instructions given and all observed rat bait pellets were swept up and discarded by person in charge. x

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

Back area- no paper towels or a hand dryer unit available in the restroom.

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Food service area- access to the hand wash sink is blocked by the portable fan unit sitting on top of the sink. COS- person in charge moved the fan so it is no longer blocking access to the sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Food service area- No metal stem food probe thermometer available to check internal food temperatures with.

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15

Retail area- gap between the front entrance doors at the bottom.

6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112

Retail area- numerous dead flying insects on the retail shelves. Outside area- numerous dead flying insects on the front entrance walkway and on the walkway's roof overhang and front wall of the building.

4-502.13(B) Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. 4-502.13(B)

Food service area- opened dairy creamer bag in boxes' tubes are hanging down more than 1 inch below the dispensing heads and one of the 2 tubes is not cut at an angle.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Food service area- pooling water, food spillage and some rat bait pellets on some of the storage cabinets' shelves. COS- cabinet shelves were cleaned by person in charge during inspection.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Food service area- plumbing pipes underneath the 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink are leaking inside the storage cabinets.

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

Outside area- overgrown vines and trash littering the ground on the side and back of the building.

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

Back area- walls and ceiling tiles damaged in the back storage area where the restroom and mop sink are located. Retail area- some ceiling tiles are damaged.

2022 — 1 inspection

Jun 1, 2022 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: DONALD HANCOCK

Comments: This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. Administrative Complaint - Posting Closed for Operation Sign. Case # B33544 Entity posted

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C. o

Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park had?: Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park ever been shut down?: No, Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park last inspected?: Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 27, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park had?: Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park find?: Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora in Babson Park are: 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; 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; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.