Ximena's Tacos
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
95
Score
Ximena's Tacos has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Auburndale sits at 88, putting Ximena's Tacos on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
95
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink near 3-compartment sink. Operator cleaned out sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line , employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic basket in container of tortilla chips. Operator removed basket and replaced with tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in flip top unit. **Warning**
14-11-5
86
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Gabino C. and Isabel M. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw onions on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in dish area. **Warning**
36-02-5
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed near walk in cooler.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area.
36-73-4
82
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef stored over cut washed lettuce, Employee moved raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash cloth in hand sink on cookline, employee removed wash cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided form to Operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in drop area.
22-20-5
67
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of drink mix on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed food from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Food stored on floor. Observed container of drink mix on floor in walk in cooler, **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) Operator added quaternary to comply. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over limes in walk-in cooler, employee moved raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, employee replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor under kitchen equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of drink mix on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed food from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink in food preparation area.
29-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ximena's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ximena's Tacos on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ximena's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ximena's Tacos.
How does Ximena's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?
Ximena's Tacos most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Auburndale average of 88.
Has Ximena's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ximena's Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ximena's Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ximena's Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ximena's Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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