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MARIAS PUPUSERIA & TAQUERIA

MARIAS PUPUSERIA & TAQUERIA has 7 health inspections on file for its BRADENTON location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

4832 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

12/11/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13486184

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 4 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed surface rust on the bottom shelf of food preparation tables in kitchen next to burners and next to reach-in freezers.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor in kitchen next to reach-in freezer at entrance. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice machine in front bar area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 dish machine not at proper minimum strength. Operator primed dish machine. Chlorine dish machine now at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cucumbers in glass 2 door reach-in cooler in front bar area. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom of glass 2 door reach-in. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tilapia fillets at 47F in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tilapia fillets at 47F in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10930560

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on food preparation surface next to cabbage. Operator removed the employees water. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a landless on the oven door handle on the cook line. Operator removed ladle. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cooked beef in 2 door reach in cooler at 55F, operator stated they had pulled the beef out to clean the cooler approximately 2 hours earlier. Operator put ice on beef to rapidly decrease the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

3/5/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8889127

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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 handle touching flour in flour bin. Operator moved handle above product. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid on shared dumpster.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bag being used to line croc-pot holding rice.

9/13/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8741002

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator removed drink and placed in employee area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cheese in front glass door reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 had copies of employee health agreement. Operator had employees read and sign agreements. Corrected On-Site

4/10/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8500315

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board on prep line heavily grooved.
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open cup.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup of coffee on food prep table. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen .

9/15/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8500135

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**

9/14/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8362594

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep line at reach in cooler. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication bottle stored on shelf over prep table next to large reach in cooler.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves pick up plastic bottle off of floor of cookline and place on prep table. Employee was going to continue to food prep. Advised employee before engaging in food prep hands must be washed and new gloves put on. Advised employee bottle and prep table need to be sanitized. Employee moved plastic bottle to be sanitized, sanitized prep area, washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade container on shelf above prep line.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in large reach in cooler in kitchen: Frijoles (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Carne Asada (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken wing (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Corn (48F - Cold Holding); Queso (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potato (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Yuca (46F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded items.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in large reach in cooler in kitchen: Frijoles (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Carne Asada (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken wing (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Corn (48F - Cold Holding); Queso (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potato (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Yuca (46F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 200ppm chlorine. Operator diluted bucket with water. Bucket after dilution 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Big 6 hand out to operator. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided clean up plan to operator in English and Spanish. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**