Lake Wales, Polk County

XIMENA'S TACOS 2

343 CENTRAL AVE W, Lake Wales, FL 33853

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jan 7, 2026
City
Lake Wales
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24286194

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

14-11-5

Detail 24286193

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for hot water stripped at handwashing sink does not come on. Hot water is present at three compartment sink

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 23934097

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over produce. Raw beef in reach in cooler next to-the grill stored on top of diced yellow onions. Operator removed raw beef from over the top of diced onions. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23934098

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On storage rack- salt or sugar Operator labeled salt Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-42-4

Detail 23498873

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm second test 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23498872

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line cooking onions Hair restraint was put on. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 22995276

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on Hot water at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 22541602

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 22541600

Basic - Light not functioning. By Customer restrooms Repeat Violation

32-23-4

Detail 22541601

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One of the two urinals in men restroom.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22165589

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken at 48F degrees. Cooled to 43F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22165586

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

36-34-5

Detail 22165587

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By side entrance. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22165591

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. McDonald's cup store on top of prep counter. Employee removed cup from the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22165590

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 22165588

Basic - Light not functioning. By customer bathrooms. Repeat Violation

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21913220

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shelled eggs over cooked beef. Operator place raw shelled eggs under the cooked beef. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 21913218

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice sitting on shelf in the kitchen. Operator placed in shallow pan and placed rice in the refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21913214

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside big reach cooler by the ice machine. Beef, lettuce, and sauce. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21913215

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area table. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21913217

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor next to the grill. Removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 21913219

Basic - Light not functioning. Next to the customer bathrooms and by the three compartment sink.

33-16-4

Detail 21913216

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared Dumpster. Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 21619313

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen

08A-04-5

Detail 21619309

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over unwashed produce in two door upright reach in cooler. employee moved raw fish to another cooler. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21619308

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding on cooks line Hot holding beans 124f operator placed to reheat employee reheated to 170f. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21619310

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray bottle stored next to drink station in front. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21619320

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/ Two front servers and two kitchen employees and no certified food manager present.

05-08-4

Detail 21619316

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee stated thermometer broke.

53B-13-5

Detail 21619311

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one safe staff Certificate provided

02C-02-5

Detail 21619318

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce no date marks

36-34-5

Detail 21619324

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ice machine

14-09-4

Detail 21619323

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 21619312

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee soiled apron hanging next to clean dish ware

13-03-4

Detail 21619322

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook

14-11-5

Detail 21619317

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn three door reach in cooler

35B-01-4

Detail 21619307

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

10-01-5

Detail 21619314

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In uncooked rice , operator removed Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21619319

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21619325

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan it kitchen soiled , racks holding clean dishes soiled

33-16-4

Detail 21619315

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster

06-01-5

Detail 21619321

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and beef thawing at room temperature. Employee moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20974024

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over top of portion sauce in reachin cooler

22-02-4

Detail 20974023

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

21-12-4

Detail 20974022

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towel on prep area.

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 20659914

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw beef in reachin cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20659911

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

10-08-5

Detail 20659913

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved ice scoop . Corrected On-Site

32-23-4

Detail 20659912

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not functioning in Men's Bathroom

29-11-4

Detail 20659915

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cold water at hand washing sink.