DEL TACO
Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34209
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Employee hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner on shelf next to food wrappers. Employee moved cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pans beneath tortilla warmer with left over food particles and soils.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 31A-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed men's room without handwashing sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed men's room with out handwashing sign at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep wearing a watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed clear containers in walk-in cooler holding shredded cheese and cut lettuce with broken corners. Observed at dish area multiple clear containers with broken cracked corners. **Warning**
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on shelf in back prep area on shelf, container of rice with handle in product. Operators removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. **Warning**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on interior edges of ice chute at soda dispenser in dining area. **Warning**
- 31A-06-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed men's room without handwashing sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M. Brice was unable to provide employees training. M. Brice stated her employee training certificate is at another store. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee handwashing sign not observed in mens bathroom.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated employee on vomit clean-up. E-mailed copy of vomit clean-up to operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).