TAQUERIA MI REINA

Food safety records indicate TAQUERIA MI REINA in BRADENTON has 10 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 10 reports on file

63rd Avenue East
Bradenton, Florida, 34203
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/29/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13596261

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door open. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10943395

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door open. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream at 58F. Operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked carnitas 76F and cooked beef 67F. Operator added to grill top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fly strips unopened on shelf next to food. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

4/10/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10775031

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in front kitchen area bottles of water stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door, front door, and service window open. Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. Observed: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

2/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10774265

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: license still expired Admin Complaint
  • 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**

2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10720863

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door, front door, and service window open. Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employ Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed: Objectionable odor inside food truck.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 flying insects in side food truck.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings throughout the food truck.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dishes in handwashing sink. Person in charge removed soiled dishes.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

11/15/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10719859

Met Inspection Standards
  • 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

11/14/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8710866

Facility Temporarily Closed

3 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Bottled water stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door, front door, and service window open. Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odor inside food truck. Warning
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in side food truck approximately 5 flying insects. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings throughout inside truck. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dishes in handwashing sink. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

4/17/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8612110

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bottled water stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door, front door, and service window open. Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
  • 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**

2/14/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8532090

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Bottled water stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door, front door, and service window open. Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soil dishes in Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed soil dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

10/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8332807

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Bottled water stored on floor under grill. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed ceiling vent with no screen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler raw pork over cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy to Person in charge a copy of hand. Person in charge removed raw pork. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation