Taqueria Mendoza

2801 14Th St W Ste A, Bradenton, FL 34205

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Mendoza has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

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

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 for a person in charge and explained how to fill it out. **Warning**

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. printed a copy for person in charge and explain the cleanup procedures. **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.observed single service food containers no inverted on line. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

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. **Warning**

50-04-4

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

13-07-4

Mar 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Mendoza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mendoza on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Mendoza compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

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

Has Taqueria Mendoza's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Mendoza 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 Mendoza inspected?

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

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