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Mixed Health Record
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TAQUERIA MATTEO in LAKELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 6 major, 5 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 28, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- [29-01-4] Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Water tank was removed from MFDV and currently has a portable gray water bladder on wheels on the ground connected to the drainage pipe from three compartment sink.
- [50-03-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Current decal posted expired 2-1-2026.
- [50-04-4] 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.
- [51-22-5] Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has portable gray water bladder on ground at 708 W. Sam Allen Rd. in Plant city which is not an approved support location for dumping waste water. Operator states that they are licensed and operate at 1405 N Combe rd in Lakeland at gas station.
- [11-27-4] 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.
- [51-16-7] Location of freshwater tank not matching what is on the plans. Initial plans approved tank on top of MFDV. Current freshwater tank is located on back right end of food trailer by back door. Operator has a closed smoker where they are cooking chicken and bringing it onto the food truck and serving from the food truck. Food trailer with two attached smokers on MFDV not in system. Observed propane tanks on ledge of food trailer that are not secured or integral part of unit. Waste water tank was removed and portable gray water tank is sitting on the ground. 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/.
- [08B-41-4] Food being prepared on a grill outside that has cover. Operator cooking chicken on outside grill not part of approved plans on file. Grill is located at opposite end of food trailer so operator has to walk our distance to get food on and off the grill. Grill is faced towards customers where customers would have access to. Advised moving the grill to the opposite end of the truck where operator goes in and out and turns so it is not facing customers.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee taking orders and handing out food to customers hired over 60 days
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