Del Taco
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Del Taco, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.observed chicken (148F - Cooking). educated person in charge on proper cooking temperatures and email person in charge a copy of the handout person in charge placed back into fryer to cook more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw beef.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously license.Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.observed in main kitchen area 2 ceiling missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed in front kitchen area I opened the reach in cooler and the door feel office/end day and hit my left foot. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed cooked chicken and cooked pasta not covered in walk-in cooler. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
47
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed front kitchen area above portion control condiments a spray bottle of all purpose cleaner. Person in charge removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in front sandwich make station pork (118F - Hot Holding) Person in charge stated it had been in the warmer for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in back kitchen area. Person in charge placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room area above tables hood filters soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge printed license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of grill in front of kitchen area. Person in charge mopped. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches and rings while preparing food. Person in charge had employees remove and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in front kitchen area chemical over portion control sauces. Person in charge removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above dry storage air return vents soiled.
23-03-4
74
Jul 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Del Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Del Taco on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Del Taco?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Del Taco.
How does Del Taco compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Del Taco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Del Taco have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Del Taco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Del Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Del Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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