Taqueria El Taquito Mix
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria El Taquito Mix has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Bradenton sits at 83, putting Taqueria El Taquito Mix on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
95
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer read 200ppm. Operator changed sanitizer and obtained a 100ppm reading. **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/2025. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Observed no clean up procedures on truck. Clean up procedures paper given to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator did not have test kit on site. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water coming from 3 compartment. **Warning**
27-06-4
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. Operator had no employee agreements on site. Operator was given a copy of employee agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rotisserie chicken on floor of truck. Operator removed and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined shelf under steam table. **Warning**
14-05-4
41
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Observed no written plan in place.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site.
51-13-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no numbers on exterior of unit. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on the floor. Owner moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler Beef raw (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding.Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler Beef raw (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding.Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures.observed only one reach in cooler and it is not maintaining 41°F or below. **Warning**
04-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
47
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed no written plan present.
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. Observed one person with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number on exterior of truck.
50-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Taquito Mix last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Taquito Mix on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Taquito Mix?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Taquito Mix.
How does Taqueria El Taquito Mix compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Taqueria El Taquito Mix most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Taqueria El Taquito Mix's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Taquito Mix have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria El Taquito Mix 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 Taqueria El Taquito Mix inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Taquito Mix is inspected around four times per year on average.
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