TACO BELL #43055
5410 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 8439588660
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed to operator, operator posted clean up plan.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 operator with a copy of the Health reporting agreement. Operator made copies and was in the process of having all employees read and sign agreement.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in the refried beans on the frontline. Operator removed scoop.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris between warming unit and freezer. Employee was in the process of cleaning the area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in men's bathroom.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids in garbage area. Operator was able to close one lid. Operator was unable to close other lid due to refuse company pushing container back to far.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed standing water in cabinet under soda machine located in dining room.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of soda dispenser with black mold like substance.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device in dry storage area over packaged straws and napkins.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing dumpster plug.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking soda line in dining room below soda dispenser. Manager stated this was an on going problem with Pepsi.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed big control device over shelf holding straws and napkins in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess garbage in cabinet beneath soda fountain in dining room.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker above hose. Educated employee on where the vacuum breaker should be located.
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. Provider operator with hand out. Operator filed out form before then end of inspection.
Insect control device installed over cup lids in dry storage area.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Operator had no knowledge of Big 6, emailed hand out to operator, operator posted Big 6.
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. Emailed to operator, operator posted clean up plan.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ N. Rayburn
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. Emailed to operator. Operator printed and filled out forms.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep area with cut marks. Operator states new cutting boards are on order.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover at three compartment sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet during food prep.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spatula in direct contact with prep table near Iced tea machine. Operator moved spatula.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar on prep area across from three compartment sink not labeled. Operator labeled container.
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.