TAQUERIA Y MAS MARTIN
5620 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34207
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
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DEC 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Printed a copy for person in charge.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm); Person in charge put more chlorine in sink and Triple Sink (Chlorine retested 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.open on stove chicken soup (109F - Hot Holding)Person in charge placed on stove to reheat. chicken soup Start time 1:00pm end time 1:05 pm (178F - Reheating)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed hoods soiled with grease over stove range.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in reach in cooler beef in a red sauce (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in reach in cooler on 12/10/25. educated person on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of cooling procedures person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler beef in a red sauce (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in reach in cooler on 12/10/25. educated person on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of cooling procedures person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in reach in cooler no date mark on open milk. Person in charge stated it was open on Tuesday, 12/9/25 and date mark accordingly.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Person in charge turned on on demand hot water and hot water was restored.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels.
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. printed a copy for person in charge in Spanish both employees read and signed agreement.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Person in charge turned on on demand hot water and hot water was restored.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.observed outside of food truck employee using a unfinished, open grain, hand cut tree stump as a cutting board. Educated Person in charge on food contact services. Person in charge discarded wood cutting surface.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service and no screen in opening.Person in charge closed window.
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw beef over cooked beef.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw beef.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed no handle container used to dispense flour and juice.Person in charge removed.
Fryer oil stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed on food Food prep table; beef (75F - Cooling); chicken (76F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed on the table on 3/6/25.observed in reach in cooler red pepper cooked salsa (48F - Cooling); green pepper cooked salsa (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 3/6/25. Educated Person in charge on on proper cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on food Food prep table; beef (75F - Cooling); chicken (76F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed on the table on 3/6/25.observed in reach in cooler red pepper cooked salsa (48F - Cooling); green pepper cooked salsa (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 3/6/25. Educated Person in charge on on proper cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
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.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed on food Food prep table; beef (75F - Cooling); chicken (76F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed on the table on 3/6/25.observed in reach in cooler red pepper cooked salsa (48F - Cooling); green pepper cooked salsa (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 3/6/25. Educated Person in charge on on proper cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken stored over cut lettuce. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish.person in charge removed chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reaching cooler raw chicken over raw seafood. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and email to person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish person in charge removed chicken
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on food Food prep table; beef (75F - Cooling); chicken (76F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed on the table on 3/6/25.observed in reach in cooler red pepper cooked salsa (48F - Cooling); green pepper cooked salsa (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 3/6/25. Educated Person in charge on on proper cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in dry storage area raw shell eggs (74F - Cold Holding) educated person in charge on cold, holding foods and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout for safe refrigerator storage in English and in Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in dry storage area raw shell eggs (74F - Cold Holding) educated person in charge on cold, holding foods and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout for safe refrigerator storage in English and in Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded eggs.
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. Printed a copy for person in charge.
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. Printed and emailed a copy to person in charge. Both employees read and signed agreement.
Food stored on floor. Observed in back storage area, bottled water, and soda stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill good filter soil with grease.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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