TACO BELL #3069
5298 33 ST E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 8439588660
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink across from walk-in cooler Person in charge filled soap.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee engaging in food preparation with wrist ban.employee removed wrist ban and washed hands.
Open dumpster lid on West End of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets and watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on pad around dumpster on west end of parking area. Person in charge cleaned up pad.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 in back kitchen area 3 compartment sink Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm). Person in charge stated the sanitizer concentrate was empty and Person in charge hooked up new container.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
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. Person in charge printed a copy of the handout and had all employees read and sign that were currently working.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on beard guard and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry dish rack food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated all.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee left main kitchen area to go to the office. Employee returned to kitchen and put on glove and started food preparation and failed to wash hands. Educated employee on Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in food preparation area multiple employees with wrist watches and rings on fingers. Educated Person in charge on jewelry.
Floor area covered with standing water in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink located in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop.
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