TAQUERIA EL TAQUITO MIX
3010 14 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34205
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes at exterior portion of reach in cooler being cold held greater than 41°F. Per operator, tomatoes were cut at approximately 11:00am prior to the inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 20 live roaches found. Observed live roaches coming out of water heater under three compartment sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at any sinks. Water heater off per leak. **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water at any sinks. Water heater shut per leak. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator is using cloth towel at sink for multiple uses. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer at approximately 5°F in ice water. Advised operator, when held in ice water, thermometer should read approximately 32°F. Advised operator to calibrate thermometer. **Warning**
Basic 2
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair at water heater. Operator had water heater off as water leaks from water heater. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at preparation table not stored inverted. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:58 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.