Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3950 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 122 violations—averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, consistent with Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have appeared sporadically across the record, with chemical storage, toxic substance control, and proper cooking temperatures cited repeatedly. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 documented five high-priority violations including employee health reporting, toxic substance control, and chemical storage, though the inspection 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.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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
— 5 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland last inspected?
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland had?
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland find?
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland was most recently inspected on September 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- 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.
Nearby Establishments to Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Poor Inspection Records Near Lakeland
Stories You May Have Missed Lakeland
Lakeland IHOP Stayed Open With 9 High-Severity Violations, Including Unreported Sick Workers
A Lakeland IHOP logged 9 high-severity violations on Sept. 10, including food from unapproved sources and employees not …
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Fuzzy's Taco Shop. How we collect and verify this data.