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LA ESPERANZA CAFETERIA

5704 14 ST WEST, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941-315-1104

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD5150754
Grade history
FEB 24
MAY 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated person in charge and safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout person in charge Remove the raw chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

May 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed in reaching cooler raw chicken over raw pork. Educated person in charge on safe, refrigerator storage and printed a copy of safe refrigerator storage in Spanish and in English person in charge removed chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.Person in charge closed.
Basic/35B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated person in charge and safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout person in charge Remove the raw chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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 for person in charge person in charge read and signed copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Person in charge put on hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.