TAQUERIA MORALES
5645 15 ST E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water for MFDV. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw sausage over bread rolls.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in the only reach in cooler cheese (51F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F – Cold Holding); sausage (49F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); ham (49F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F – Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed in the only reach in cooler cheese (51F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F – Cold Holding); sausage (49F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); ham (49F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F – Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
04-02-4Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures.observed only 1 cooler and the cooler is not working properly. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Printer a copy of the handout to Person in charge.Person in charge had employees currently working . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. observed in the only reach in cooler cheese (51F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F – Cold Holding); sausage (49F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); ham (49F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F – Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in kitchen microwave soiled with food particles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed next to grill wall soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:16 AM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.