TAQUERIA HIDALGUENSE 3
15 S ACUFF RD · LAKE WALES · Polk County · FL 33859
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In cooler and freezer with raw meats.
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects. Approximately 15 ants observed in storage trailer, going into bag of sugar. Approximately 20 ants under 3 compartment sink by water tanks.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat refried beans.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under triple sink by water tanks.
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Opened bag of sugar stored in axel mounted trailer, not protected from vermin. Approximately 15 ants going into and around bag of sugar.
Intermediate 4
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Silvia Perez
51-16-7Intermediate – 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Axel mounted storage trailer, containing drinks, pans, single service items, and open food. Tag number CQ60XM
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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bag of sugar and flour.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor have accumulated grease and old food debris.
51-36-1Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Fence in the way of trailer, not moveable.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old flip top unit and ice machine on exterior or mobile unit not being used.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:16 AM.
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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.