Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland
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2526 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland has been inspected 12 times since January 2022, accumulating 28 violations—an average of 2.3 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 6 inspections, including recurring issues with hand washing, time as a control for temperature-dependent foods, and shell stock requirements. A December 2, 2024 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued after violations involving consumer advisories and chemical storage were documented. An April 29, 2025 inspection triggered an administrative complaint recommendation following food contact surface violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 identified 15 violations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland last inspected?
- Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland had?
- Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland find?
- Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Taqueria El Goldo in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
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