Del Taco
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Del Taco, the earliest from 2022. Del Taco was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on single door make station with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the ground around receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink at 100ppm. Operator corrected quaternary 3 compartment sink to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on single door flip top make station with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in and around CO2 container. Operator stated the floors had been power washed the previous evening.
36-22-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the ground around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the under side of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Operator had employee clean area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
May 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed racks n dry storage area with hamburger buns and sauces with visible mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning racks during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dry storage rack in dry storage area with bottom shelf broken and being supported with a stainless container.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor along wall in dry storage area with soil a food debris. Observed floors along wall underneath flat top grill and oven with grease.
36-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 6 clear containers on bottom shelf of food preparation table in dry storage area with broken corners. Operator discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground in front of grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelf in back dry storage area with visible soil and black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster in garbage area. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in dry storage area behind single serve rack. Observed wall in in soda dispensing cabinet with black mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung all mops to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner on shelf next to food wrappers. Employee moved cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pans beneath tortilla warmer with left over food particles and soils.
22-02-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Employee hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed men's room without handwashing sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed men's room with out handwashing sign at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
31A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - 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 employee on vomit clean-up. E-mailed copy of vomit clean-up to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee handwashing sign not observed in mens bathroom.
31B-04-4
86
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (46F - Cooling). Person in charge they were put in Walk in cooler on 11/14/23. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and email Person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beans.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (46F - Cooling). Person in charge they were put in Walk in cooler on 11/14/23. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and email Person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beans.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following do not have food handlers training. Jesse,Julia,Gissella,ChristinaJonathan,Alliyah, and Kamani.
53B-13-5
Basic - Boxes of French fries stored on floor in Walk in freezer in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and hood filters in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
61
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. Operator moped the area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at front counter chlorine 00ppm. Operator placed the new solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Oct 26, 2022
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 Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Del Taco?
Across the inspection record, “grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Del Taco.
How does Del Taco compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Del Taco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Del Taco have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.
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