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WILLYS TACOS

Health inspection records show WILLYS TACOS in BRADENTON has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

315 44 AVE E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13535514

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 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 reaching cooler raw shell eggs over salsa, educated person in charge on safe, refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. person in charge removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over cheese educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and email person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. observed in reaching cooler cooked beef, not date, marked and pulled from the freezer. person in charge stated it was prepared on January 28, 2026 and date marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 the reach in cooler cooked beef, cooked pork and cooked rice not date marked person in charge stated that they were prepared on January 25, 2026 and date marked all accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

9/30/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10915756

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. present. Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 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 cooked beef no date marks.Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/28/25 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8859872

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hoods soiled with grease. Observed in reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Person in charge faced all with handles up. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in upright reach in cooler cooked pork (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 2/25/25. Emailed Person in charge a copy of three compartment sink handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pork.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in upright reach in cooler cooked pork (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler on 2/25/25. Emailed Person in charge a copy of three compartment sink handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pork.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dried food in food containers in handwashing sink.Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

10/19/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8859608

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

8/14/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8711187

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave door handle soiled with food debris. Person in charge stated that it had not been used today. Person in charge cleaned handle. Warning
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Warning
  • 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of the handout. Warning

2/29/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8529951

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed above entree make station SS paper plates not inverted. Person in charge inverted plates. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed in main kitchen area wiping cloth sanitizer Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine Over 200ppm); Person in charge diluted and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine Recheck 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

12/19/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8529831

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 across from grill Cooked Chicken and cooked beef no date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 10/17/23 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**

10/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8333323

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 3 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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease over fryers and grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed above entree make station SS paper plates not inverted. Person in charge inverted plates. Corrected On-Site 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 on stove top Refried beans (92F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on hot holding Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated they had been on the stove for approximately 1 hour and started the reheating process. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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 cooler across from grill Cooked Chicken and cooked beef no date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 10/17/23 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning