Taqueria Hidalguense 3

15 S Acuff Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33859 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 6351255

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 34 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · not yet fixed · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic
-46
Complaint after follow-up on Sep 15
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score34

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep142026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations still not corrected:
- 4 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
  Stop sale sugar still on site during callback inspection.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects.
  Approximately 7 ants observed in stop salted sugar.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  More time given
  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw eggs stored over ready to eat refried beans.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  In cooler and freezer with raw meats.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  1 live roach under triple sink by water tanks.
  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.
Intermediate4
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  Silvia Perez
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed in bag of sugar and flour.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  Old flip top unit and ice machine on exterior or mobile unit not being used.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor have accumulated grease and old food debris.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place.
  Fence in the way of trailer, not moveable.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.