LAKELAND, Polk County

TAQUERIA LA CARRETA

1818 W MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33815

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Feb 4, 2026
City
LAKELAND
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 24348841

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26

22-02-4

Detail 24348839

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

53A-01-7

Detail 24348840

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

29-04-4

Detail 24085205

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 24085206

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24085202

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24085203

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. Juanita G. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 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. Juanita G. Admin Complaint

50-04-4

Detail 24085204

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Time Extended

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 23920506

High Priority - 1 live small flying insect found. Operator eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-04-4

Detail 23920505

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning

31A-10-4

Detail 23920502

Intermediate - Equipment drain line observed draining into the 3-compartment sink in the sanitizing area. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23920498

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 the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23920499

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

16-37-1

Detail 23920504

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23920508

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. Juanita G. Warning

22-38-5

Detail 23920503

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-04-4

Detail 23920501

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23920507

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the choking poster. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23920500

Basic - The container with no handle used to dispense food in the flour bin. Warning

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 23708297

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

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 23387294

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

Mar 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.