MARIAS PUPUSERIA & TAQUERIA
4832 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941-592-5174
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
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. Provided clean up plan to operator in English and Spanish. Operator posted.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a medical alcohol spray improperly stored above food products. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food products in direct contact with non-food grade bags in their reach in freezer. Reviewed the proper storage procedures with the operator.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their test kit for their chlorine dish machine soaked and unusable.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed 4hr disposal temperature sensitive products with no written plan. Emailed and reviewed the plan with the operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Cindy's and Amados certificates expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups in multiple seasoning containers. Operator removed them.
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 commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine not at proper minimum strength. Operator primed dish machine. Chlorine dish machine now at 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cucumbers in glass 2 door reach-in cooler in front bar area. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom of glass 2 door reach-in.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tilapia fillets at 47F in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tilapia fillets at 47F in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed surface rust on the bottom shelf of food preparation tables in kitchen next to burners and next to reach-in freezers.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor in kitchen next to reach-in freezer at entrance. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice machine in front bar area. Operator removed scoop.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cooked beef in 2 door reach in cooler at 55F, operator stated they had pulled the beef out to clean the cooler approximately 2 hours earlier. Operator put ice on beef to rapidly decrease the temperature.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on food preparation surface next to cabbage. Operator removed the employees water.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a landless on the oven door handle on the cook line. Operator removed ladle.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bag being used to line croc-pot holding rice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour in flour bin. Operator moved handle above product.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid on shared dumpster.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cheese in front glass door reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs.
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 had copies of employee health agreement. Operator had employees read and sign agreements.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator removed drink and placed in employee area.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board on prep line heavily grooved.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open cup.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup of coffee on food prep table. Employee moved.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication bottle stored on shelf over prep table next to large reach in cooler.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves pick up plastic bottle off of floor of cookline and place on prep table. Employee was going to continue to food prep. Advised employee before engaging in food prep hands must be washed and new gloves put on. Advised employee bottle and prep table need to be sanitized. Employee moved plastic bottle to be sanitized, sanitized prep area, washed hands and put on new gloves.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade container on shelf above prep line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in large reach in cooler in kitchen: Frijoles (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Carne Asada (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken wing (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Corn (48F - Cold Holding); Queso (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potato (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Yuca (46F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in large reach in cooler in kitchen: Frijoles (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Carne Asada (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken wing (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Corn (48F - Cold Holding); Queso (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potato (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Yuca (46F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded items.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 200ppm chlorine. Operator diluted bucket with water. Bucket after dilution 100ppm chlorine.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Big 6 hand out to operator. Operator posted.
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. Provided clean up plan to operator in English and Spanish. Operator posted.
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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep line at reach in cooler. Operator removed beverage.
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