TAKOS CANTINA MEXICAN CUISINE
5770 RANCH LAKE BLVD #116, Bradenton FL 34202 · 941.201.6594
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed a cockroach tracking powder in the dry storage room and under some equipment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019029786 | Jun 3, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $1,600 |
| 7--2018010300 | Jan 23, 2018 | Mar 7, 2018 | $680 |
| 7--2015001933 | Jan 9, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stewed chicken, beef sauce, salsa, not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto close.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both WIC and WIF.
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed seafood stored in the walk in freezer in non food-grade bags.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto close.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both WIC and WIF.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a 3 white containers in storeroom and on line not labeled.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed seafood stored in the walk in freezer in non food-grade bags.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed a cockroach tracking powder in the dry storage room and under some equipment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen.
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 Salmon and Mahi in ROP and thawing. Operator removed items for proper thawing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto close.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both WIC and WIF.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a 3 white containers in storeroom and on line not labeled.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen.
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 Salmon and Mahi in ROP and thawing. Operator removed items for proper thawing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on server prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on the cook line and behind the bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does auto close.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container in storeroom not labeled. Operator labeled.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees not changing gloves or washing hands while changing tasks and handling ready to eat food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line with cleaning products inside sink. Operator moved items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, ground beef, beans, vegetables, pork, salsa and Diced tomatoes without date marking in the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard under the handwashing sink on the cook line and under the fryer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing in front of freezer, in back hallway and in front of ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed 2" of ice covering the entire floor of the walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping towels used for wiping down cutting boards.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees not changing gloves or washing hands while changing tasks and handling ready to eat food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed on grill line raw Ground Beef over raw Seafood and ready to eat shrimp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a frying basket and pan in handwashing sink on cook line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line without hot water or any water from the hot side faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen.
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 Salmon, Whitefish and Tuna thawing in ROP packaging. Operator removed them from packaging for thawing.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, the back storeroom and the front storeroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Shrimp over beverage drinks and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Shrimp.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed on grill line raw Ground Beef over raw Seafood. Person in charge removed raw Ground Beef.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area and at the end of the cooks line. Person in charge filled paper towel. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed in back kitchen area a bottle of chemicals not labeled. Person in charge stated it was grease cutter and labeled accordingly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 in front Reach in cooler raw Tuna. Person in charge removed from packaging.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on both walls in dish machine area and at bottom of wall behind the cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen area. Person in charge had employee put on hair restraint and wash hands.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil and other food stored on the floor in back storeroom. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area and at the end of the cooks line.
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. Observed no illness reporting forms completed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on both walls in dish machine area and at bottom of wall behind the cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 32 floor tiles missing in front of cooks line, 24 missing in front of swinging doors and 9 on the kitchen line making it difficult to clean.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in use and stored hanging over oven door handle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers with food removed from its packaging and not labeled in the back storeroom.
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling soiled towels, dish-ware, utensils and then handle ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator coached employee.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area and at the end of the cooks line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Observed no illness reporting forms completed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on both walls in dish machine area and at bottom of wall behind the cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on prep table shelf and on top of coffee machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 32 floor tiles missing in front of cooks line, 24 missing in front of swinging doors and 9 on the kitchen line making it difficult to clean.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil and other food stored on the floor in back storeroom. Observed chicken and other food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in use and stored hanging over oven door handle.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed employee using a soiled wet cloth for wiping down the cutting boards and equipment without stored in sanitizing solution on kitchen cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers with food removed from its packaging and not labeled in the back storeroom.
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.