Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3700 Lakeside Village Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland has accumulated 195 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.7 per visit. The facility was shut down once for flies. Food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and consumer advisory violations are the most frequently cited issues. Recent enforcement patterns show repeated warnings and compliance callbacks over the past year, including an inspection in March 2025 with four high-priority violations followed by an administrative complaint.
Most recent closure: June 26, 2020 for flies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
6.8
violations / inspection
6.8 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (1)
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections38 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland last inspected?
- Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland last shut down?
- Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland was last shut down on June 26, 2020 for flies. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland had?
- Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland find?
- Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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