Taco Bell #36517

5298 33 St E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell #36517 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink across from walk-in cooler Person in charge filled soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid on West End of parking area. 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

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee engaging in food preparation with wrist ban.employee removed wrist ban and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers 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 - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets and watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on west end of parking area. Person in charge cleaned up pad. **Corrected On-Site**

33-19-4

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.

33-10-4

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area 3 compartment sink Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm). Person in charge stated the sanitizer concentrate was empty and Person in charge hooked up new container.

22-43-4

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.

16-36-4

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. Person in charge printed a copy of the handout and had all employees read and sign that were currently working. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry dish rack food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated all. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2021 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area with dried food particles and mold like substance in Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer **Warning**

23-03-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

50-17-2

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed soiled gloves wiped hands with paper towel and put on clean gloves no Handwashing. Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-07-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #36517 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #36517 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #36517?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #36517.

How does Taco Bell #36517 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Taco Bell #36517 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Taco Bell #36517's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #36517 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #36517 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 Taco Bell #36517 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #36517 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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