El Taco Loco

6103 28 St E Ste-G, Bradenton, FL 34203
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

El Taco Loco appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Bradenton sits at 83, putting El Taco Loco on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
95
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: NO proof of food certification manager. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
86
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filter soiled with grease. Observed mold on gaskets in Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in main kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers 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
90
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taco Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taco Loco on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Taco Loco?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Taco Loco.

How does El Taco Loco compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

El Taco Loco most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has El Taco Loco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Taco Loco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Taco Loco 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 Taco Loco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Taco Loco is inspected around two times per year on average.