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TAQUERIA ZAFRITAS

Food safety records indicate TAQUERIA ZAFRITAS in BRADENTON has 9 inspections with a 3.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

5108 15 ST E, UNIT 8, 9 & 10

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13506169

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at both sinks.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer hoof filters soiled with grease.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in main kitchen area, employee touched cell phone with gloves on the touched single service container .educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee discarded single service item,removed cell phone, removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

8/27/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10900704

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.observed 1 toilet out of order and 1 toilet with no seat.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee purse stored in a food preparation area.Person in charge removed purse. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 29-02-4:Basic - Toilet leaking in men's bathroom.

4/22/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10823219

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

4/21/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10821961

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. observed in back kitchen area and men's room 3 dead roaches. Admin Complaint
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in main kitchen area handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink over flowing on to floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed in main kitchen area, three compartment sink drain over flowing on floor.Person in charge called maintenance. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. observed in main kitchen area and front dining area three live roaches. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding); beef steak (64F - Cold Holding); pork (62F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all food had been in the reach in cooler since 4/20/25 and voluntarily discarded. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding); beef steak (64F - Cold Holding); pork (62F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all food had been in the reach in cooler since 4/20/25 and voluntarily discarded. Warning

1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8841826

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in main kitchen area handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink over flowing on to floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 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 some employees not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge had employees currently working read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/29/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8841125

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water draining water in handwash sink and three-compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**

7/26/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8788185

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 basic

  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water draining water in handwash sink and three-compartment sink. Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands in 3 compartment with no soap. Educated Person in charge on hand washing procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee washed hands with soap in hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area, employee filling portion control cups dropped plastic bottle on floor. Employee picked up bottle Off floor with gloves on hand, continued filling cups and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing procedures. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee discharged p.c. cup,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler next to grill in main kitchen area Cooked Rice (53F - Cold Holding); Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Stuffed Peppers (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food was placed in reach in cooler on 7/25/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler next to grill in main kitchen area Cooked Rice (53F - Cold Holding); Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Stuffed Peppers (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food was placed in reach in cooler on 7/25/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8494662

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in main kitchen area by 3 compartment sink employee washed dishes and failed to sanitize dishes. Educated Person in charge on Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Person in charge set up 3 cs and sanitized the dishes. Corrected On-Site

9/7/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8387200

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in main kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in main kitchen area chlorine Sanitizer over 200ppm. Person in charge diluted with water and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site