Mi Pueblo Restaurant
2701 Swindell Rd, Lakeland, FL 33805 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308657
What drove the grade
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 25 routine inspection3 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 25, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Oyster
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Cookline
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Pint container as scoop in bulk rice.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Ice in walk-in freezer
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Knife stored between marketable and prep table on cookline
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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.