Bartow, Polk County

TACOS MY FRIEND #3

1445 US HWY 17 S, Bartow, FL 33830

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 21, 2026
City
Bartow
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-06-4

Detail 24528766

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. LP gas tanks not connected to the Mobile unit. They must be attached to the mobile unit. Operator is on a 60 day warning. Warning

51-36-1

Detail 24528765

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Warning

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 24209271

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (123F - Hot Holding); beef (125F - Hot Holding) inside the marinating.

12B-09-5

Detail 24209270

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.

13-03-4

Detail 24209269

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.

10-17-4

Detail 24209268

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between backsplash and wall at the 3 compartment sink.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23311717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 128F . Steam table. Temperature was adjusted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-01-4

Detail 23311715

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Blocked by food pans. The pans were removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-06-4

Detail 23311716

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Hard plumbing connected to septic no easy disconnect. No more than 24 hours. Warning

29-01-4

Detail 23311714

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Missing potable water tank connected to utilities on a permanent basis. Due to Hurricane Milton the quick disconnect was damaged. Warning

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-17-4

Detail 22887008

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and steam table. Knives was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 22645046

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 a copy by email. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 22645047

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Green wet wiping cloth stored on the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler. Wiping cloth was removed. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 21744130

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023

11-27-4

Detail 21744132

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21744131

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

27-06-4

Detail 21600187

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink or hand sink. Temped at 74f. Hot water tank broken, only cold water working Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

51-22-4

Detail 21600190

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed separate storage trailer that has food and single service items in it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 21600189

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed separate trailer with produce, drinks, paper towels and other single service items not on plans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

28-10-4

Detail 21600188

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed waste water tank removed from truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 21597548

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on three compartment sink wall Observed5 live roaches around door frame Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed 3 live roaches in door frame. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. Observed 15 dead roaches on the floor by door. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed 1 dead roach on juice dispenser. Manager rental and cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended

27-06-4

Detail 21597549

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink or hand sink. Temped at 74f. Hot water tank broken, only cold water working Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

51-22-4

Detail 21597552

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed separate storage trailer that has food and single service items in it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 21597551

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed separate trailer with produce, drinks, paper towels and other single service items not on plans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

51-06-4

Detail 21597550

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed propane tanks not attached to food truck, and has hard connection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

28-10-4

Detail 21597547

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed waste water tank removed from truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21594624

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Mfdv has unapproved commissary, observed trailer with food storage and observed approximately 300 flies landing on pineapples, onions, portion cups, lids, paper towels, tortillas. Stop saled pineapples and onions Observed 5 live flies in food truck by three compartment sink. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21594625

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on three compartment sink wall Observed5 live roaches around door frame Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21594629

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 50 live flies crawling on pineapples. Observed approximately 100 live flies on bags of onions Warning

27-06-4

Detail 21594628

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink or hand sink. Temped at 74f. Hot water tank broken, only cold water working Warning

51-22-4

Detail 21594627

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed separate storage trailer that has food and single service items in it. Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 21594623

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed separate trailer with produce, drinks, paper towels and other single service items not on plans Warning

51-06-4

Detail 21594626

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed propane tanks not attached to food truck, and has hard connection Warning

28-10-4

Detail 21594630

Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed waste water tank removed from truck. Warning

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 21082772

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rodrigo Moreno expired 4/11/17 Alejandra Morales expired 4/11/17 Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21082770

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21082769

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. No proof of employee training for any staff. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21082773

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21082771

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Storage trailer produce, plastic lids stored on floor Warning

Feb 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 30, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 20690899

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bibb. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20690900

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Added trailer for food storage only. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20690897

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent is dry storage in disrepair. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20690901

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20690902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin cooler gaskets. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 20690898

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reachin cooler, plastic tortillas racks and misc items behind trailer. Warning