THE WICKED TACO CANTINA
101 7th Street North
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from wall. Operator stated work order has been put in. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed cove molding separated from wall beneath dish machine area at the time of this inspection.. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense seasoning. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from wall. Operator stated work order has been put in. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting boards in food prep area. Operator removed wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated certificates were destroyed in hurricane and establishment was in the process of obtaining new certificates. Warning
- 53B-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. Operator stated paperwork was destroyed by hurricane and they are in the process of obtaining new certificates. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 paperwork was destroyed by hurricane. Operator printed more form and was in the process of having employees read and sign employee health agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Employee switched tasks and put on gloves without washing hands. Educated employee on handwashing. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 58F, Diced Tomato 58. Manager stated cooler had been in use for approximately 1.5 hours for lunch. Employee iced products, Shrimp 40F, Diced tomato 40F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed in bottom of dishmachine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer Observed 2 cutting boards at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda dispensing machine at hostess station soiled. Operator cleaned exterior. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar-mug cooler. Operator cleaned standing water from unit. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink across from back exit door. Operator put paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).