Bayshore Gardens, Manatee County

TACO BELL

6004 14 ST, Bayshore Gardens, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Dec 15, 2025
City
Bayshore Gardens
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

29-38-4

Detail 24250928

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink split faucet.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24250926

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on cooks line reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dried food particles.

42-01-4

Detail 24250927

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

29-38-4

Detail 23906405

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23906404

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area. Person in charge secured tank. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23906403

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food container wet nesting.Person in charge separated to air dry.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

29-38-4

Detail 23515244

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

13-04-4

Detail 23515243

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard . Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23515245

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. bserved in main kitchen area over fryer hood filter soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-38-4

Detail 23004650

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23004649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back kitchen are. Person in charge secured tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23000118

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler sandwich make station Cut Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (54F - Cold Holding); Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Person in charge placed all in walk in cooler and called for repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-38-4

Detail 23000117

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink faucet split no backflow device. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23000119

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back kitchen are. Person in charge secured tank. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23000116

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryer hood filter soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22168750

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 a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22168748

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

11-26-1

Detail 22168751

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 a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22168749

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North end of property. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22168752

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

Feb 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

11-27-4

Detail 21767645

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21767642

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

23-24-4

Detail 21767636

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on both upright warming box's across from fryers in main kitchen area.

51-11-4

Detail 21767644

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back area of kitchen by mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21767646

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on sandwich make station on South side of main kitchen next to fryer.

13-04-4

Detail 21767641

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on beard guard. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21767635

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris under all equipment in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21767637

Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster on North side of parking lot. Person in charge picked up garbage. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21767638

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area across from dry storage.

51-18-6

Detail 21767640

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21767639

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grills and fryer's hood filters soiled with grease. Observed toaster oven above sandwich make station soiled with dried food particles in front kitchen area. Observed front dining area not cleaned from the night before. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21767634

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area. Person in charge stated no delivery's today.

25-06-4

Detail 21767643

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on sandwich make station in main kitchen area. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 21642390

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back area of kitchen by north exit door. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

13-07-4

Detail 21642391

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in the main kitchen area. Person in charge had employee remove jewelry and wash hand.

36-73-4

Detail 21642388

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris under all equipment in main kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 21642389

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grills and fryer's hood filters soiled with grease. Observed toaster oven above sandwich make station soiled with dried food particles in front kitchen area.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

51-11-4

Detail 21267593

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured in back kitchen area by back door. Person in charge secured tank. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21267595

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on food preparation table by fryers. Educated Person in charge on personal items in food preparation area. Employee removed Cell phone. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21267594

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.

23-03-4

Detail 21267597

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling vent above mop sink soiled with mold like substance.

42-01-4

Detail 21267596

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Person in charge put on mop rack to dry. Corrected On-Site

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 20343170

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in men's restroom. Employee corrected by adding paper towels. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20343167

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on drying rack. Employee separated to allow proper air drying. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20343168

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle touching cinnamon sugar in bin. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20343169

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a few cases of single use items on floor in the dry storage area. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site