Taqueria Morales
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Taqueria Morales has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up five times.
Taqueria Morales' latest score of 64 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly.observed waste water leaking on ground. **Warning**
28-09-5
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. **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.gave Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge had all employees read and sign currently working. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed employee engaging in food preparation multiple bracelets on wrists. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. 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 - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
64
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw sausage over bread rolls.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in the only reach in cooler cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed in the only reach in cooler cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water for MFDV. **Warning**
27-12-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures.observed only 1 cooler and the cooler is not working properly. **Warning**
04-02-4
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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Printer a copy of the handout to Person in charge.Person in charge had employees currently working . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. observed in the only reach in cooler cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in kitchen microwave soiled with food particles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed next to grill wall soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
26
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler cooked mushrooms, date marked February 9, 2025, cook chicken date marked February 17, 2025 cooked breaded chicken marked February 17, 2025 and cooked pork date marked February 14, 2025. educated person in charge on date marked products that exceed seven days person in charge voluntarily discarded all product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler cooked mushrooms, date marked February 9, 2025, cook chicken date marked February 17, 2025 cooked breaded chicken marked February 17, 2025 and cooked pork date marked February 14, 2025. educated person in charge on date marked products that exceed seven days person in charge voluntarily discarded all product. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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 to Person in charge **Warning**
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. printed a copy to person in charge all employees read and signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by grill walls soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler refried beans (71F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed them back in the reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Roman
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with dried food particles.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper plates on top of microwave not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by grill walls soiled with grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table Pork (58F - Cold Holding); Beef (54F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (57F) Person in charge stated that the product had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed all in the Reach in freezer. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Observed in Reach in cooler Cooked rice at 52°F and Cooked Pork at 50°F Cooked Beef 36°F Person in charge stated she had the Chicken and Pork out on the food preparation table for approximately 30 minutes and placed it back in the Reach in cooler. Educated Person in charge on Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler in commissary kitchen Cooked Pork date marked 2/23/24 and cooked beans date marked 2/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler in commissary kitchen Cooked Pork date marked 2/23/24 and cooked beans date marked 2/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table Pork (58F - Cold Holding); Beef (54F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (57F) Person in charge stated that the product had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed all in the Reach in freezer. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area hand washing sink with unwashed produce in sink. Person in charge removed produce and washed Handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed in main kitchen area 3 bay compartment sink used to store produce and dry foods. Person in charge removed all and cleaned sinks. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with bracelets. Educated Person in charge. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
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. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside mobile unit. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 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 printed a copy for Person in charge.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled near Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing by entrance to kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
74
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed while using hand washing sink waste water was going on kitchen floor. Person in charge stated he forgot to open drain to waste water tank and mopped and sanitized the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
28-09-5
Intermediate - Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Cooked Beef and Cooked Pork not date marked. Person in charge stated the Beef and Pork were prepared on 12/11/22 and date marked the 2 foods 12/11/22. Educated Person in charge on date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed in main kitchen area 3 bay compartment sink used to store produce and dry foods. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at Mobil food truck entrance wood exposed and 3 floor tiles missing.
36-17-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Morales last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Morales on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Morales?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Morales.
How does Taqueria Morales compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Taqueria Morales most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Taqueria Morales' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Morales have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Morales 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 Taqueria Morales inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Morales is inspected around three times per year on average.
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