Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TACOS EL JEFE

3011 15 ST E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1335960
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13727502
DBPR license5150931

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found.observed 2 flying insects in food truck. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upper reach in cooler cheese (56F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F – Cold Holding); sour cream (57F – Cold Holding).Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge removed all food above the fill line and placed in reach in cooler.Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot food well, beef (109F – Hot Holding); pork (112F – Hot Holding); chicken (106F – Hot Holding); seafood (116F – Hot Holding).Educated Person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge placed on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed soiled cloths in handwashing sink.Person in charge removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed beverage on food preparation table while preparing food.Person in charge discarded.employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.