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TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA INC

Health inspection records show TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA INC in BRADENTON has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

3011 15 ST E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/7/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13627897

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10927382

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. observed under three compartment sink pipe leaking. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. observed behind reaching cooler, one live roach. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. observed in reach in freezer beef, pork and chicken cooked and not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on February 3, 2026 and date marked all accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning

4/25/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8881334

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. observed in main kitchen area floors, underneath equipment and sink soiled with food debris.

9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8710871

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler cooked beef not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/2/24 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

3/19/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8539286

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on East side of parking area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on North end of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

1/5/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8539267

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8332813

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage on North end of parking lot. Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North end of parking lot. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on oven door in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed and put in 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expiration date 6/6/2018 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. Printed a copy to Person in charge and both employees read and signed form. Corrected On-Site Warning