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THE WICKED TACO CANTINA

With 7 documented inspections, THE WICKED TACO CANTINA in BRADENTON BEACH has achieved a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

101 7th Street North
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10872999

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separating from wall next to entrance to bar area.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in storage room. Operator removed dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over cook line with grease and soil.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe leaking on to the floor in corner behind clean pot rack and next to entrance to bar area. Operator called repair.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator let sanitizer run and refilled buckets. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on bottom shelf of food preparation table holding cutting boards.

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10856052

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10765294

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair net. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in read-in cooler in server area. Operator replaced thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef patties in walk-in cooler at 48F. Operator stated that patties had been in cooler since day before. Operator voluntarily discarded ground beef patties. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs at 56F. Operator stated that they had been out approximately 1hr. Operator moved pooled eggs to walk in cooler and placed on ice to rapidly cool. Observed ground beef patties in walk-in cooler at 48F. Operator stated that patties had been in cooler since day before. Operator voluntarily discarded ground beef patties. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer too strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764948

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774211

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536411

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373233

  • 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