Auburndale, Polk County

XIMENA'S TACOS

303 MAIN ST, Auburndale, FL 33823

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 23, 2026
City
Auburndale
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 24460582

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23979579

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink near 3-compartment sink. Operator cleaned out sink. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23979578

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line , employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23979580

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic basket in container of tortilla chips. Operator removed basket and replaced with tongs. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23774575

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23774574

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in flip top unit. Warning

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 23488436

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Gabino C. and Isabel M. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23488435

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw onions on floor in kitchen. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23488434

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 23488437

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in dish area. Warning

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-05-4

Detail 22645587

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed near walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 22645589

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on chute.

36-73-4

Detail 22645588

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22331344

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef stored over cut washed lettuce, Employee moved raw beef. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22331346

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to Operator. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22331345

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash cloth in hand sink on cookline, employee removed wash cloth. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22331343

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in drop area.

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 22038372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of drink mix on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed food from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Food stored on floor. Observed container of drink mix on floor in walk in cooler, Time Extended

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

22-43-4

Detail 21904602

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) Operator added quaternary to comply. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21904600

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over limes in walk-in cooler, employee moved raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21904604

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21904605

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, employee replenished soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21904603

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor under kitchen equipment. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21904601

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of drink mix on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed food from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 21545853

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top unit.

29-11-4

Detail 21545852

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink in food preparation area.

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 21046454

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21046455

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of food in walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf to comply. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 20563723

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20563725

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline.

14-09-4

Detail 20563724

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white board on clean dish storage shelf.