LAKELAND, Polk County

MI PUEBLO RESTAURANT

2701 SWINDELL RD, LAKELAND, FL 33805

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Mar 13, 2026
City
LAKELAND
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 24440304

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

14-11-5

Detail 24440305

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in flip top unit on cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 24440307

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on side exit door in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 24440306

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor in kitchen, employee removed water from floor. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 24245668

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

13-03-4

Detail 24245670

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

22-16-4

Detail 24245667

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-12-5

Detail 24245669

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in walk-in cooler

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 23733745

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored above unwashed produce in walk-in cooler.

01C-05-4

Detail 23733746

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 23733744

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

01C-02-4

Detail 23733747

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

08B-38-4

Detail 23733748

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk-in freezer. manager moved food of the floor. Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23435883

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler raw beef stored over cooked beans.

01C-03-4

Detail 23435885

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

24-18-4

Detail 23435884

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils on prep table. Manager had employee invert utensils Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22693212

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice in 2-door upright unit, employee moved raw beef and properly stored. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22693213

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour bin.

08B-38-4

Detail 22693211

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour on floor in food storage area, employee placed flour on shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22693214

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave on cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 22693215

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris in hand sink in kitchen.

Jul 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 13

14-15-4

Detail 22124872

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plastic thank you bag with cooked rice in it. Warning

28-13-5

Detail 22124882

High Priority - Observed grey soapy wastewater on ground of establishment behind women's restroom. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22124874

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw oysters in reach in cooler Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22124877

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 22124878

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Warning

28-09-5

Detail 22124876

Intermediate - Food service establishment disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed water line from three compartment sink going into grease trap then going into metal container with a pump that pumps the waste water up and out of building. Followed line approximately 600 feet away to where it comes out behind of women's restroom. And goes into the ground Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22124880

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22124875

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink at bar Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 22124873

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager printed and posted oyster advisory Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22124879

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed excessive water in walk in cooler due to leak a drain water allowed to come in Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 22124871

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed open bowl of tortilla chips stored outside in dining area. Manager moved inside Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22124881

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in make line by flat top Warning

29-07-5

Detail 22124870

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed. Observed waste water emptying into grease trap and going into black container that is being transported through sub pump to back of women's restroom approximately 600 feet away and line is going into the ground Warning

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22067311

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to vegetables in reachin cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf in reachin cooler. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22067310

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22067309

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 22067312

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave with food debris.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

01C-03-4

Detail 21749839

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-02-4

Detail 21749837

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

31B-02-4

Detail 21749841

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

02A-01-4

Detail 21749840

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory emailed to operator and he posted Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21749842

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both mircowaves

31B-04-4

Detail 21749838

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-2

Detail 21129505

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21129504

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 21129503

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in main kitchen, employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21129502

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed menudo in 3-door unit 48 hrs plus. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21129506

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave. Warning

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 20974738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For George L. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20974739

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For Alejandro L. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 20974740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in front of 3-compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in front of 3-compartment sink. Time Extended

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

02C-01-5

Detail 20813234

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pick de Gallo in 3 door unit near far side door. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20813230

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For George L. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20813229

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. For Alejandro L. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20813233

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in front of 3-compartment sink. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20813232

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

22-16-4

Detail 20813231

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3-door unit near far side door. Warning