TAQUERIA HIDALGUENSE 3

Name: TAQUERIA HIDALGUENSE 3
Address: 15 S ACUFF RD, LAKE WALES, FL, 33859, US
Rating: 46.6

15 S ACUFF RD, LAKE WALES, FL 33859

License #6351255

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

46.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 15, 2026 · 11 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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TAQUERIA HIDALGUENSE 3 in LAKE WALES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 46.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 9 critical, 7 major, 8 minor.

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August 28, 2025

The latest inspection on September 15, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-03-5] Stop sale sugar still on site during callback inspection.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bag of sugar and flour.
[35A-09-4] Approximately 7 ants observed in stop salted sugar.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor have accumulated grease and old food debris.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Silvia Perez
[53B-01-5] 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.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In cooler and freezer with raw meats.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat refried beans.
[51-36-1] Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Fence in the way of trailer, not moveable.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old flip top unit and ice machine on exterior or mobile unit not being used.
[51-16-7] 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

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-03-5] 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.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat refried beans.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bag of sugar and flour.
[35A-09-4] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor have accumulated grease and old food debris.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Silvia Perez
[53B-01-5] 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.
[51-36-1] Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Fence in the way of trailer, not moveable.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under triple sink by water tanks.
[51-16-7] 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
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In cooler and freezer with raw meats.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old flip top unit and ice machine on exterior or mobile unit not being used.