Las Morenitas
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Las Morenitas has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Las Morenitas trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Gave the person in charge a copy of the handout and he had all employees currently working read and sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. observed on floor inside Food Truck, bottled sodas and canned vegetables first in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed screen in exhaust fan in disrepair.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-07-4
67
Dec 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed spices stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: No copy of latest inspection report available.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed screen in exhaust fan in disrepair.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers stored upright. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
58
Mar 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
86
Sep 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
78
Apr 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Feb 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Augustine and lilyanna **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-03: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Augustine and lilyanna **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
86
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Morenitas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Morenitas on file is from Feb 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Morenitas?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Morenitas.
How does Las Morenitas compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Las Morenitas most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Las Morenitas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Morenitas have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Morenitas 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 Las Morenitas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Morenitas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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