ACAPULCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1833 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, Bradenton FL 34211 · 941-708-3308
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019043130 | Aug 20, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2019036237 | May 22, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $200 |
| 7--2015041709 | Sep 8, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 | $680 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the dish machine rusted.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on hood filters and beginning to drip.
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat beef uncovered. Operator moved items.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the dish machine rusted.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken, bacon and beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on hood filters and beginning to drip.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the table mixer motor head soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the dish machine rusted.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on hood filters and beginning to drip.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of the back door. Operator stated a new door is ordered.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on hood filters and beginning to drip.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloths used in the kitchen for wiping down cutting boards.
Stored food not covered. Observed bowls of ready to eat chips stored on top of each other bowl and not covered in the kitchen and at the bar.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing limes in a hand washing sink. Operator coached employee.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed whitefish thawing in ROP packaging labeled "Remove from packaging before thawing". Operator coached staff and removed fish from packaging before completely thawing.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of the back door. Operator stated a new door is ordered.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on hood filters and beginning to drip.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw animal food stored over ready to eat in the walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed date marking inconsistent on prepared food held more than 24 hours.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove tile at the back door causing a hole.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping on walls of hood system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted and pitted shelves in bar cooler.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over an uncovered pan of ready to eat refried beans in the walk in freezer.
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 illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray and the inside of the door of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 4 ceiling air vents throughout the kitchen with rust on the surface.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without a hair restraint when I entered the kitchen. Before I left the kitchen, they had hairnets on.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1" gap at the bottom and corner of both back doors.
Food stored on floor. Observed peppers, tomatoes, corn, tomatillos, spinach and poblanos stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up, dripping down wall above flat top grill.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor next ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled and rusted shelves in bar walk in.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 white containers next to cooks line not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.