Bradenton, Manatee County

TACOS ALMAX

1714 14 ST W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Food-
Latest violations
22
2 High Priority
Aug 27, 2024
City
Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Application Cancelled
Inspections
1

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.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 15Total: 22

50-08-7

Detail 23110051

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/ observed business operating with no license. Warning Priority: High Priority

08A-02-6

Detail 23110024

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat salsa verde. Owner moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

11-27-4

Detail 23110027

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed no kit or written plan in place. Warning Priority: Intermediate

31A-07-4

Detail 23110033

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handwashing sink not connected in kitchen. Only one handwashing sink in kitchen area. Warning Priority: Intermediate

31B-02-4

Detail 23110034

Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front hand sink. Owner replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Detail 23110056

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 no plans submitted. Warning Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Detail 23110026

Intermediate - 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. Observed no written plans in place. Warning Priority: Intermediate

32-04-4

Detail 23110036

Basic - Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no door closer on public restroom door. Warning Priority: Basic

51-11-4

Detail 23110052

Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured next to bag in box rack. Warning Priority: Basic

24-05-4

Detail 23110031

Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed container of kitchen utensils handle down. Owner inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

32-12-5

Detail 23110041

Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in unisex employee restroom. Warning Priority: Basic

14-09-4

Detail 23110029

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white grooved cutting board in kitchen. Warning Priority: Basic

36-17-5

Detail 23110043

Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles underneath reach in cooler missing/ cracked. Warning Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Detail 23110030

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. Warning Priority: Basic

10-12-5

Detail 23110025

Basic - Observed: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine on cardboard box. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

38-07-4

Detail 23110046

Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in kitchen area not shielded. Warning Priority: Basic

51-13-4

Detail 23110053

Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Warning Priority: Basic

31B-04-4

Detail 23110035

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in rear employee restroom. Warning Priority: Basic

29-27-4

Detail 23110032

Basic - Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not hooked up to water or drain. Warning Priority: Basic

02D-01-5

Detail 23110023

Basic - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously license 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/. Warning Priority: Intermediate

12B-13-4

Detail 23110028

Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink bottle in cooler. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

35B-03-4

Detail 23110042

Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior exit door. Warning Priority: Basic