DEL TACO
5610 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-388-8837
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on single door make station with cut marks.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the ground around receptacle.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink at 100ppm. Operator corrected quaternary 3 compartment sink to 200ppm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on single door flip top make station with cut marks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in and around CO2 container. Operator stated the floors had been power washed the previous evening.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the ground around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the under side of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Operator had employee clean area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed racks n dry storage area with hamburger buns and sauces with visible mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning racks during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed dry storage rack in dry storage area with bottom shelf broken and being supported with a stainless container.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor along wall in dry storage area with soil a food debris. Observed floors along wall underneath flat top grill and oven with grease.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 6 clear containers on bottom shelf of food preparation table in dry storage area with broken corners. Operator discarded containers.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground in front of grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open. Employee closed lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelf in back dry storage area with visible soil and black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning shelves.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster in garbage area. Employee closed lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in dry storage area behind single serve rack. Observed wall in in soda dispensing cabinet with black mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung all mops to dry.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner on shelf next to food wrappers. Employee moved cleaner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pans beneath tortilla warmer with left over food particles and soils.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground around grease receptacle.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Employee hung mop to dry.
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed men's room without handwashing sign.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer.
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on interior edges of ice chute at soda dispenser in dining area.
No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed men's room without handwashing sign.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M. Brice was unable to provide employees training. M. Brice stated her employee training certificate is at another store.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep wearing a watch. Employee removed watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed clear containers in walk-in cooler holding shredded cheese and cut lettuce with broken corners. Observed at dish area multiple clear containers with broken cracked corners.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on shelf in back prep area on shelf, container of rice with handle in product. Operators removed scoop.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 employee on vomit clean-up. E-mailed copy of vomit clean-up to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee handwashing sign not observed in mens bathroom.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on Y fitting with hose attached at mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go cups on floor in stockroom. Operator moved cups to shelf.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (46F - Cooling). Person in charge they were put in Walk in cooler on 11/14/23. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and email Person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beans.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (46F - Cooling). Person in charge they were put in Walk in cooler on 11/14/23. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and email Person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beans.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following do not have food handlers training. Jesse,Julia,Gissella,ChristinaJonathan,Alliyah, and Kamani.
Boxes of French fries stored on floor in Walk in freezer in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and hood filters in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
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.