Taqueria La Mexicana
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Taqueria La Mexicana, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no copy of latest inspection report available” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. observed behind reaching cooler, one live roach. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. observed in reach in freezer beef, pork and chicken cooked and not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on February 3, 2026 and date marked all accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. observed under three compartment sink pipe leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
58
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. observed in main kitchen area floors, underneath equipment and sink soiled with food debris.
36-10-4
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler cooked beef not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/2/24 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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.
50-04-4
78
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expiration date 6/6/2018 **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Printed a copy to Person in charge and both employees read and signed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage on North end of parking lot. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North end of parking lot. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on oven door in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed and put in 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6
67
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Printed and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly . Gray water leaking under mobile unit. I alerted Person in charge.
28-09-5
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. Printed and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of bottled water and soda stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
67
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink full of produce and a box of gloves. Educated Person in charge on hand washing sink. Person in charge removed all items from the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Mexicana on file is from Feb 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “no copy of latest inspection report available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Mexicana.
How does Taqueria La Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Taqueria La Mexicana most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Taqueria La Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Mexicana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria La Mexicana 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 La Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Mexicana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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