BRADENTON, Manatee County

TACOS EL GUERO 3

5108 15 ST E, BRADENTON, FL 34203

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 16, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24292986

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw shrimp over cooked shrimp. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-12-5

Detail 24292984

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the DBPR. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment is currently using and renovated the booth across from establishment. Booths 773,74,75 and 76.Educated Person in charge on renovations and plan review. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24292982

Basic - Cooking oil stored on floor.Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-18-6

Detail 24292985

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

36-02-5

Detail 24292981

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 24292983

Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink. Warning

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-05-4

Detail 24030370

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed: Bathroom facility in disrepair.observed in men's bathroom 1 toilet out of order and 1 toilet no seat.

22-08-4

Detail 24030369

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled wit dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24030366

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.

25-06-4

Detail 24030367

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

36-02-5

Detail 24030368

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23581188

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken and beef over cooked pork and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw beef and chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23581186

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed by Handwashing sink 1 live cockroach. Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 1:09 PM. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23581187

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer 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

25-02-4

Detail 23581185

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge put all handles up. Warning

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23090841

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw shrimp over cheese and bread rolls. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed shrimp. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 23090838

High Priority - Raw pork stored over unwashed produce in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed raw pork. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23090840

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler cooked beef not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/22/24 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23090839

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.

23-03-4

Detail 23090837

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

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22757676

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 2024-03-28: No employee training Admin Complaint

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 22591871

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22591868

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

51-18-6

Detail 22591872

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 Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22591870

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above Grill and Fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22591869

Basic - Standing water very slow draining water in three-compartment sink. Warning

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22136795

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 to Person in charge Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22136794

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 Person in charge a copy. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22136796

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22136797

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed,hood filters over grill and fryers soiled with grease.

Aug 18, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-08-7

Detail 21182813

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority

14-42-4

Detail 21182803

Basic - Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing over grill and fryer. Warning Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 21182804

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents over grill and fryers. Warning Priority: Basic