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TACO BELL

6004 14 ST, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941-753-1256

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5104106
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2016047586Oct 3, 2016Nov 18, 2016$320

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated all the food product had been there for approximately 30 min. Person in charge placed on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Garbage on the pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Men's Bathroom facility not clean.
Basic/32-07-5/Warning
Objectionable odors in men's bathroom of the establishment.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Dec 15, 2025Inspection 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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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink split faucet.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/29-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on cooks line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dried food particles.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2025Inspection 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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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/29-38-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area. Person in charge secured tank.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food container wet nesting.Person in charge separated to air dry.
Basic/24-08-4
Jan 30, 2025Inspection 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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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/29-38-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. bserved in main kitchen area over fryer hood filter soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device.
Basic/29-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back kitchen are. Person in charge secured tank.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler sandwich make station Cut Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (54F - Cold Holding); Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Person in charge placed all in walk in cooler and called for repair.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device.
Basic/29-38-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back kitchen are. Person in charge secured tank.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryer hood filter soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North end of property. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning

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.