How many health inspections has TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO had?

TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO ever been shut down?

No, TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO?

The most frequently cited violations at TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO

734 E MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33801-8806

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO INC · License: SEA6305760

TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO in Lakeland, FL has 19 inspections on record with 96 total violations (5.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

96Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 29, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Apr 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Dec 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 12, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 6, 2019 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO had?: TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO ever been shut down?: No, TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO?: The most frequently cited violations at TAPATIO'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

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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.

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