Taqueria Lucy

925 15Th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Taqueria Lucy, the earliest from 2022. Taqueria Lucy was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Person in charge went to store for sanitizer and made chlorine Sanitizer at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-38-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed main kitchen area employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist. Educated Person in charge on jewelry. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area on food preparation table single service food containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (96F - Hot Holding); Pork (102F - Hot Holding). Educated Person in charge on hot holding. Person in charge stated the Chicken and Pork had been out at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.

03B-01-6

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed and printed a copy.

11-26-1

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed and printed a copy.

11-27-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves no Handwashing and started food preparation. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing sink and glove use Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-07-5

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. Jasmine **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda stored on floor by front door near Reach in cooler. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Lucy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Lucy on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Lucy compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Taqueria Lucy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Taqueria Lucy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Lucy have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Lucy 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 Lucy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Lucy is inspected around two times per year on average.

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