DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DEL TACO

Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34209
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10844514

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dry storage rack in dry storage area with bottom shelf broken and being supported with a stainless container.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor along wall in dry storage area with soil a food debris. Observed floors along wall underneath flat top grill and oven with grease.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 6 clear containers on bottom shelf of food preparation table in dry storage area with broken corners. Operator discarded containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground in front of grease receptacle. Repeat Violation
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelf in back dry storage area with visible soil and black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster in garbage area. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in dry storage area behind single serve rack. Observed wall in in soda dispensing cabinet with black mold like substance.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung all mops to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed racks n dry storage area with hamburger buns and sauces with visible mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning racks during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868796

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715599

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711155

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8759105

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553496

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go cups on floor in stockroom. Operator moved cups to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on Y fitting with hose attached at mop sink.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368202

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Boxes of French fries stored on floor in Walk in freezer in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and hood filters in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (46F - Cooling). Person in charge they were put in Walk in cooler on 11/14/23. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and email Person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beans.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (46F - Cooling). Person in charge they were put in Walk in cooler on 11/14/23. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and email Person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beans.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following do not have food handlers training. Jesse,Julia,Gissella,ChristinaJonathan,Alliyah, and Kamani.