Fuzzys Taco Shop
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Fuzzys Taco Shop has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Fuzzys Taco Shop is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the grill with a grease build up.
23-03-4
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some hood filters with a grease build up.
23-03-4
95
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soda fountain ice chute with a black mold like substance inside chute. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine in the corners.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler under the shelves soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
86
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled chip containers on the inside and out. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the walk in cooler floor with food debris and soiled build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the soda fountain with a black mold like substance and syrup build up under the fountain.
36-50-4
74
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed handouts. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quatenary test kit for sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining beverage shelves behind bar. Manager/owner removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beverage area cabinets under fountain in dining room soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Exterior of all chip containers soiled. Exterior stove/oven soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust hood soiled/dripping onto flat top grill. Fan covers soiled in walk in. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
52
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen and the ice chute in the self dispensing ice machine in the self serve area.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stacked together with water droplets inside in clean container storage area on wire rack to the right of the dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on plastic and metal containers on wire storage rack to the right of the dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuzzys Taco Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuzzys Taco Shop on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuzzys Taco Shop?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fuzzys Taco Shop.
How does Fuzzys Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Fuzzys Taco Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Fuzzys Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fuzzys Taco Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fuzzys Taco Shop 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 Fuzzys Taco Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuzzys Taco Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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