Tapatio's Restaurante Mexicano
734 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801 · Permanent Food Service · License 6305760
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 9 follow-up), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
One crawling on the wall near the 2 compartment sink One inside the wall near the 2 compartment sink.
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris. The area was cleaned and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
2 dead roaches on the floor between the prep table and the dry storage table with aluminum catering trays and lids. The head roaches was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 2 roach cases was under a prep table ledge and the casing was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized along with the robot coupe machine.
Fixed on the spot
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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.