Urban Taco
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Urban Taco eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Urban Taco's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the shelving in the back kitchen rusting.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed it and cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 soiled ceiling vents in the hallway.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing in the kitchen.
36-36-4
82
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 some illness reporting forms completed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance inside the ice chute at the self service soda fountain. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
78
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back kitchen prep table. Observed the ice chute in the self serve soda fountain with a mold like substance inside the clear plastic dispenser.
22-02-4
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some meat items cooked on premises not date marked and more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1/2" under back kitchen exit door.
35B-01-4
70
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service items in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Emailed handouts.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press in the front counter area soiled.
22-02-4
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. Emailed handouts.
11-26-1
64
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Urban Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Urban Taco on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Urban Taco?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Urban Taco.
How does Urban Taco compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Urban Taco most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Urban Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Urban Taco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Urban Taco 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 Urban Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Urban Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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