Bayshore Gardens, Manatee County

DONA BETTY TACOS

5524 14TH ST W, Bayshore Gardens, FL 34207

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Nov 7, 2025
City
Bayshore Gardens
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Nov 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 24180213

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food item being stored in non-food grade bags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed multiple food items stored in non-food grade bags at the time of this inspection. Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 24180215

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Dulce L, Maria G, Adriana G without food handlers certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed Adriana G with her food managers certification through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Dulce L no longer works for establishment. Operator was unable to provide Maria G. food handler certification. Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 24180214

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Observed cutting boards with cut marks at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Sep 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 24010997

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food item being stored in non-food grade bags. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24010999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped beef at 53F, chicken at 43F operator stated items had been in cooler for approximately 30 minutes while traveling from commissary. Operator moved products to another cooler and put ice on products to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24011002

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of utensil in handwashing sink. Operator removed container of utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24010996

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink on food truck. Operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 24010994

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Dulce L, Maria G, Adriana G without food handlers certification. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24010992

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 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. Operator stated that all paperwork was at there home. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24010998

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a solo cup being used to dispense seasoning, in food preparation area. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24010995

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24011000

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of tamales being stored on the floor. Operator moved pot of tamales to stove. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24010993

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drink in cooler with food being served to the public. Operator removed drink. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24011001

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 23514026

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 working at the time of the inspection read and signed agreements. Corrective Action Taken

36-64-5

Detail 23514027

Basic - Objectionable odor in side food truck from waste tank.

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22448981

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area side stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22448980

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 22052105

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

11-26-1

Detail 22052104

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.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 21649055

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

28-09-5

Detail 21649056

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed slow waste water leak in back left of truck.

50-03-4

Detail 21649053

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

51-18-6

Detail 21649054

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. Repeat Violation

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-18-6

Detail 21148585

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-42-4

Detail 20910604

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed center hood filter missing. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation