Los Primos Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Los Primos Taqueria eight times, with records going back to 2022. Los Primos Taqueria was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
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6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Approximately 2 Floor tiles in disrepair in front of fryers and grill.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-17-5
Basic - Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-11-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. observed in back kitchen area box of dried chilies, stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
35B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-33-4
74
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in walk-in cooler cooked beef date marked 10/21/25. Educated Person in charge on date marking and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed in walk-in cooler cooked beef date marked 10/21/25. Educated Person in charge on date marking and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area 2 food containers on top of Handwashing sink.Person in charge removed.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
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed: Ceiling tile missing in main kitchen area over hot water heater.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area with bracelet on wrist preparing food.Person in charge had employee remove bracelet and wash hands.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Approximately 2 Floor tiles in disrepair in front of fryers and grill.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-11-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
50
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor 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 beef (49F - Cooling). person in charge stated it was placed in the region cooler on 3/25/25. educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge discarded.
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 beef (49F - Cooling). person in charge stated it was placed in the region cooler on 3/25/25. educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler beef date marked March 18, 2025. Educated person in charge on date, market Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler beef date marked March 18, 2025. Educated person in charge on date, market Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area 2 food containers on top of Handwashing sink.Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed: Ceiling tile missing in main kitchen area over hot water heater.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Approximately 2 Floor tiles in disrepair in front of fryers and grill.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. bserved: Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
32
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked Beef date marked 2/22/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked Beef date marked 2/22/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed outside behind kitchen in bagged ice reach in freezer,raw Chicken over/ on commercial made bagged ice for beverages. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken and discarded Ice. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed outside behind kitchen in bagged ice reach in freezer,raw Chicken over/ on commercial made bagged ice for beverages. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken and discarded Ice. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in main kitchen area next to chest freezer.Handwashing sink blocked with multiple clean food containers. Person in charge removed containers As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area multiple employees wearing jewelry on wrist and hands preparing food. Person in charge had employees remove all jewelry and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door on North side of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in main kitchen not smooth and durable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents in front kitchen area 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 - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on Northside of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
45
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Primos Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Primos Taqueria on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Primos Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Primos Taqueria.
How does Los Primos Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Los Primos Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Los Primos Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Primos Taqueria have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Primos Taqueria 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 Los Primos Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Primos Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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