Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 10 violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed seafood stored in the walk in freezer in non food-grade bags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto close. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both WIC and WIF. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a 3 white containers in storeroom and on line not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed seafood stored in the walk in freezer in non food-grade bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed a cockroach tracking powder in the dry storage room and under some equipment. **Warning**
41-25-4
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 - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon and Mahi in ROP and thawing. Operator removed items for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto close. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both WIC and WIF. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a 3 white containers in storeroom and on line not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon and Mahi in ROP and thawing. Operator removed items for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on server prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the metro shelf in front of the walk in cooler rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on the cook line and behind the bar.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does auto close. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container in storeroom not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees not changing gloves or washing hands while changing tasks and handling ready to eat food. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, ground beef, beans, vegetables, pork, salsa and Diced tomatoes without date marking in the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line with cleaning products inside sink. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping towels used for wiping down cutting boards.
21-10-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard under the handwashing sink on the cook line and under the fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing in front of freezer, in back hallway and in front of ice machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed 2" of ice covering the entire floor of the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
37
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees not changing gloves or washing hands while changing tasks and handling ready to eat food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed on grill line raw Ground Beef over raw Seafood and ready to eat shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a frying basket and pan in handwashing sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line without hot water or any water from the hot side faucet.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon, Whitefish and Tuna thawing in ROP packaging. Operator removed them from packaging for thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, the back storeroom and the front storeroom. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
43
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Shrimp over beverage drinks and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed on grill line raw Ground Beef over raw Seafood. Person in charge removed raw Ground Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area and at the end of the cooks line. Person in charge filled paper towel. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed in back kitchen area a bottle of chemicals not labeled. Person in charge stated it was grease cutter and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in front Reach in cooler raw Tuna. Person in charge removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on both walls in dish machine area and at bottom of wall behind the cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen area. Person in charge had employee put on hair restraint and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and other food stored on the floor in back storeroom. 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**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
39
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area and at the end of the cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no illness reporting forms completed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on both walls in dish machine area and at bottom of wall behind the cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 32 floor tiles missing in front of cooks line, 24 missing in front of swinging doors and 9 on the kitchen line making it difficult to clean. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in use and stored hanging over oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers with food removed from its packaging and not labeled in the back storeroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
52
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling soiled towels, dish-ware, utensils and then handle ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink without a vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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. Observed no illness reporting forms completed.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area and at the end of the cooks line.
31B-02-4
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on both walls in dish machine area and at bottom of wall behind the cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on prep table shelf and on top of coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 32 floor tiles missing in front of cooks line, 24 missing in front of swinging doors and 9 on the kitchen line making it difficult to clean. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and other food stored on the floor in back storeroom. Observed chicken and other food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in use and stored hanging over oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open and door closure in disrepair. Door does not auto- close. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed employee using a soiled wet cloth for wiping down the cutting boards and equipment without stored in sanitizing solution on kitchen cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers with food removed from its packaging and not labeled in the back storeroom.
02D-01-5
35
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on stand up reach-in freezer single door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 23 tiles broken on floor in front of wait station area in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of grease on hood filters, hood system, and wall behind cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Operator scheduled cleaning for hood filters and hood system. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine.
How does Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine 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 Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Takos Cantina Mexican Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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