El Tio Carlos
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
67
Score
El Tio Carlos has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Oct 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up seven times.
El Tio Carlos' latest score of 67 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in back kitchen area raw bacon over salsa and raw beef over cooked pork.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed bacon and raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in back kitchen area reach in cooler flour tortillas not covered.Person in charge covered tortilla.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed in main kitchen area open beverage on food preparation table. Person in charge removed beverage.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area. Person in charge mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area 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
67
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area by hand washing sink cutting board covering sink in use. Person in charge removed cutting board and cleaned sink.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area beef and pork not date marked. Person in charge stated it was pulled from the freezer on 1/6/24 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area 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
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour tortillas not covered in reach in freezer.Person in charge covered tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos Valenzuela 2/4/2019 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Still no proof of certified food manager. Person in charge charged sent email stating on October 14th 2024. Per supervisor William ferry time extended for 60 days. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in back kitchen area in reach in cooler raw bacon over cheese and salsa. Person in charge removed raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area by hand washing sink cutting board covering sink in use. Person in charge removed cutting board and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler cooked beef not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/3/24 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos Valenzuela 2/4/2019 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above reach in cooler Person in charge inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
50
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Beef Soup (81F - Cooling). Person in charge stated that it was placed in the Reach in cooler on 2/29/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded soup
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 area Beef Soup (81F - Cooling). Person in charge stated that it was placed in the Reach in cooler on 2/29/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded soup
03D-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 bay compartment sink, hand washing sink and ice machine in main kitchen area standing water on floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
67
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler in back kitchen area cooked Chicken,Cooked Pork and cooked beef not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/17/23 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 bay compartment sink and hand washing sink in main kitchen area standing water on floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda and bottle water stored on floor in back kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mayonnaise out at room temperature 68°F. Person in charge stated that the mayonnaise was out at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge moved mayonnaise to Reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 bay compartment sink and hand washing sink in main kitchen area standing water on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda and bottle water stored on floor in back kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in back area of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered in Reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe on Handwashing sink in main kitchen area.
29-11-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Tio Carlos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Tio Carlos on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Tio Carlos?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Tio Carlos.
How does El Tio Carlos compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
El Tio Carlos most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has El Tio Carlos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Tio Carlos have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Tio Carlos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Tio Carlos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Tio Carlos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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