Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cucumbers in glass 2 door reach-in cooler in front bar area. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom of glass 2 door reach-in. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tilapia fillets at 47F in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine not at proper minimum strength. Operator primed dish machine. Chlorine dish machine now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tilapia fillets at 47F in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed surface rust on the bottom shelf of food preparation tables in kitchen next to burners and next to reach-in freezers.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor in kitchen next to reach-in freezer at entrance. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice machine in front bar area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
45
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cooked beef in 2 door reach in cooler at 55F, operator stated they had pulled the beef out to clean the cooler approximately 2 hours earlier. Operator put ice on beef to rapidly decrease the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a landless on the oven door handle on the cook line. Operator removed ladle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on food preparation surface next to cabbage. Operator removed the employees water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cheese in front glass door reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator had copies of employee health agreement. Operator had employees read and sign agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator removed drink and placed in employee area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 200ppm chlorine. Operator diluted bucket with water. Bucket after dilution 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication bottle stored on shelf over prep table next to large reach in cooler.
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves pick up plastic bottle off of floor of cookline and place on prep table. Employee was going to continue to food prep. Advised employee before engaging in food prep hands must be washed and new gloves put on. Advised employee bottle and prep table need to be sanitized. Employee moved plastic bottle to be sanitized, sanitized prep area, washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade container on shelf above prep line.
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in large reach in cooler in kitchen: Frijoles (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Carne Asada (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken wing (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Corn (48F - Cold Holding); Queso (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potato (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Yuca (46F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in large reach in cooler in kitchen: Frijoles (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Carne Asada (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken wing (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Corn (48F - Cold Holding); Queso (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potato (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Yuca (46F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Provided clean up plan to operator in English and Spanish. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Big 6 hand out to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep line at reach in cooler. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
29
Feb 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed the vacuum breaker on faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria.
How does Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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