Inspection Report

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TAQUERIA MORALES

5645 15 ST E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1280885
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8494403
DBPR license5150235

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler in commissary kitchen Cooked Pork date marked 2/23/24 and cooked beans date marked 2/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler in commissary kitchen Cooked Pork date marked 2/23/24 and cooked beans date marked 2/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table Pork (58F – Cold Holding); Beef (54F – Cold Holding); Chicken (51F – Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (57F) Person in charge stated that the product had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed all in the Reach in freezer. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area hand washing sink with unwashed produce in sink. Person in charge removed produce and washed Handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic16-07-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed in main kitchen area 3 bay compartment sink used to store produce and dry foods. Person in charge removed all and cleaned sinks. – As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with bracelets. Educated Person in charge. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside mobile unit. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.