DEL TACO
Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34209
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 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).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).