El Guache Tacos & More

2416 9 St E, Bradenton, FL 34208

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at El Guache Tacos & More stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 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 flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “backflow device not located for convenient service” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Bradenton restaurants, the typical score is 83; El Guache Tacos & More is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on side of building..

29-38-4

Basic - Outer opening not protected with self-closing door east end of kitchen.

35B-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.observed on cooks line beef (86F - Cooling); chicken (82F - Cooling); rice (83F - Cooling) .Person in charge stated they started the cooling process at 10:00 am.educated Person in charge on cooling process and printed a copy in Spanish and English to Person in charge. person in charge voluntarily discarded all product. **Warning**

03D-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .observed on cooks line beef (86F - Cooling); chicken (82F - Cooling); rice (83F - Cooling) .Person in charge stated they started the cooling process at 10:00 am today.educated Person in charge on cooling process and printed a copy in Spanish and English to Person in charge. person in charge voluntarily discarded all product. **Warning**

01B-02-5

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. printing a copy for a person in charge in English and in Spanish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.I gave Person in charge a thermometer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - 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 to person in charge in Spanish all employees currently working read and signed agreement. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Printed a copy of the advisory in English and Spanish.Person in charge posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02B-02-5

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink **Warning**

29-38-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. observed in main kitchen area soda, a bag of onions, cooked tamales in a pan, and tomatillos in a container all stored on floor. Person in charge stated no deliveries today. Educated person in charge on proper food storage. person in charge removed all from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Feb 20, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen pork Ribs (66F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they where put in cooler on 11/2/23. Educated Person in charge Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Pork.

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 Reach in cooler in main kitchen pork Ribs (66F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they where put in cooler on 11/2/23. Educated Person in charge Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Pork.

03D-02-5

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with dried food particles.

22-08-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield in main kitchen area.

38-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile in main kitchen area across from Reach in cooler. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Guache Tacos & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Guache Tacos & More on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Guache Tacos & More?

Across the inspection record, “backflow device not located for convenient service” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Guache Tacos & More.

How does El Guache Tacos & More compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

El Guache Tacos & More most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has El Guache Tacos & More's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Guache Tacos & More have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Guache Tacos & More 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 El Guache Tacos & More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Guache Tacos & More is inspected around two times per year on average.

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