DONA BETTY TACOS
5524 14TH ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food item being stored in non-food grade bags. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped beef at 53F, chicken at 43F operator stated items had been in cooler for approximately 30 minutes while traveling from commissary. Operator moved products to another cooler and put ice on products to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of utensil in handwashing sink. Operator removed container of utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink on food truck. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Dulce L, Maria G, Adriana G without food handlers certification. **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. Observed 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. Operator stated that all paperwork was at there home. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a solo cup being used to dispense seasoning, in food preparation area. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pot of tamales being stored on the floor. Operator moved pot of tamales to stove. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drink in cooler with food being served to the public. Operator removed drink. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:42 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.