TAQUERIA LA CARRETA
1818 W MEMORIAL BLVD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33815
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – 1 live small flying insect found. Operator eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-04-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line observed draining into the 3-compartment sink in the sanitizing area. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
22-38-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
50-04-4Basic – 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**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the choking poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – The container with no handle used to dispense food in the flour bin. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.