EL TIO CARLOS LLC
1707 1 ST E, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941.773.7364
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Beef Soup (81F - Cooling). Person in charge stated that it was placed in the Reach in cooler on 2/29/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded soup
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 reach in cooler cooked beef not date marked when pulled from freezer. person in charge stated it was pulled on 4/26/26 indeed marked accordingly.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area. Person in charge mopped floor..As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in back kitchen area raw bacon over salsa and raw beef over cooked pork.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed bacon and raw beef.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed in main kitchen area open beverage on food preparation table. Person in charge removed beverage.
Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area. Person in charge mopped floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered. Observed in back kitchen area reach in cooler flour tortillas not covered.Person in charge covered tortilla.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area by hand washing sink cutting board covering sink in use. Person in charge removed cutting board and cleaned sink.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 in back kitchen area beef and pork not date marked. Person in charge stated it was pulled from the freezer on 1/6/24 and date marked accordingly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered. Observed flour tortillas not covered in reach in freezer.Person in charge covered tortillas.
Nov 7, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos Valenzuela 2/4/2019
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in back kitchen area in reach in cooler raw bacon over cheese and salsa. Person in charge removed raw bacon.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos Valenzuela 2/4/2019
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area by hand washing sink cutting board covering sink in use. Person in charge removed cutting board and cleaned sink.
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 cooked beef not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/3/24 and date marked accordingly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above reach in cooler Person in charge inverted.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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 Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Beef Soup (81F - Cooling). Person in charge stated that it was placed in the Reach in cooler on 2/29/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded soup
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Beef Soup (81F - Cooling). Person in charge stated that it was placed in the Reach in cooler on 2/29/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded soup
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 bay compartment sink, hand washing sink and ice machine in main kitchen area standing water on floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection 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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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 in back kitchen area cooked Chicken,Cooked Pork and cooked beef not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/17/23 and date marked accordingly.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 bay compartment sink and hand washing sink in main kitchen area standing water on floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda and bottle water stored on floor in back kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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