DONA BETTY TACOS
5524 14TH ST W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.580.4730
Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped beef at 53F, chicken at 43F operator stated items had been in cooler for approximately 30 minutes while traveling from commissary. Operator moved products to another cooler and put ice on products to rapidly cool.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food item being stored in non-food grade bags.
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. Observed Dulce L, Maria G, Adriana G without food handlers certification.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks.
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food item being stored in non-food grade bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped beef at 53F, chicken at 43F operator stated items had been in cooler for approximately 30 minutes while traveling from commissary. Operator moved products to another cooler and put ice on products to rapidly cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of utensil in handwashing sink. Operator removed container of utensils.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink on food truck. Operator replaced paper towel.
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. Observed Dulce L, Maria G, Adriana G without food handlers certification.
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 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. Operator stated that all paperwork was at there home.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a solo cup being used to dispense seasoning, in food preparation area. Operator removed solo cup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Observed pot of tamales being stored on the floor. Operator moved pot of tamales to stove.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drink in cooler with food being served to the public. Operator removed drink.
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.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Inspection 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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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. Printed a copy to Person in charge. All employees working at the time of the inspection read and signed agreements.
Objectionable odor in side food truck from waste tank.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area side stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted.
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.