Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland
Last inspected:
2069 Highland St, Lakeland, FL 33815Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland has been emergency-closed once, on September 2, 2021 for no water. Over 19 inspections from 2021 to February 2026, the facility accumulated 61 total violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the violation pattern shows persistent high-priority issues: time as control violations (used as a safety method rather than temperature) appeared in multiple recent inspections, as did consumer advisory failures and employee health policy violations. Proper hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations were cited repeatedly across 2023 and 2024. A fire safety violation involving electrical wiring in disrepair was documented on November 8, 2021. The most recent inspection on February 23, 2026 identified 15 violations including multiple time as control and toxic substance control violations, with the inspection completed and no further action taken.
Most recent closure: September 2, 2021 for no water.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (1)
Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
— 4 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland last inspected?
- Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland last shut down?
- Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland was last shut down on September 2, 2021 for no water. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland had?
- Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland find?
- Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Has Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hondumex Taqueria in Lakeland operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Delicious Mex (2021).
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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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