Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales
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343 Central Ave W, Lake Wales, FL 33853Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales has been inspected 17 times since December 2022, accumulating 77 violations—nearly 4.5 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health policy and hand washing compliance, appearing repeatedly across inspections: employee health policy violations were cited in at least 5 inspections, and proper hand/arm washing violations appeared in 4 inspections. A severe inspection on December 8, 2022 documented 16 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, improper chemical storage, food contact surface issues, parasite destruction, unapproved food source, and hand washing failures. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 resulted in six violations—all basic or intermediate level—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales had?
- Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales find?
- Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on July 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Ximena's Tacos 2 in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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