MARIAS PUPUSERIA & TAQUERIA
4832 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 .
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 10 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).