DONA BETTY TACOS
With 6 documented inspections, DONA BETTY TACOS in BRADENTON has achieved a 3.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
14th Street West
Bradenton, Florida, 34207
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512889
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed cutting boards with cut marks at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food item being stored in non-food grade bags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed multiple food items stored in non-food grade bags at the time of this inspection. Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Dulce L, Maria G, Adriana G without food handlers certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed Adriana G with her food managers certification through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Dulce L no longer works for establishment. Operator was unable to provide Maria G. food handler certification. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 9/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13511986
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a solo cup being used to dispense seasoning, in food preparation area. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of tamales being stored on the floor. Operator moved pot of tamales to stove. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drink in cooler with food being served to the public. Operator removed drink. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food item being stored in non-food grade bags. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped beef at 53F, chicken at 43F operator stated items had been in cooler for approximately 30 minutes while traveling from commissary. Operator moved products to another cooler and put ice on products to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of utensil in handwashing sink. Operator removed container of utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink on food truck. Operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed Dulce L, Maria G, Adriana G without food handlers certification. 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. Observed 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 that all paperwork was at there home. Warning
Inspection Date: 6/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10768946
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8714105
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odor in side food truck from waste tank.
- 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. Printed a copy to Person in charge . All employees working at the time of the inspection read and signed agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 5/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553317
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 11/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335700