West Bradenton, Manatee County

DEL TACO

5610 MANATEE AVE W, West Bradenton, FL 34209

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Feb 13, 2026
City
West Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 24372399

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on single door make station with cut marks. Repeat Violation

33-20-4

Detail 24372398

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the ground around receptacle. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24372397

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-43-4

Detail 24101956

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink at 100ppm. Operator corrected quaternary 3 compartment sink to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24101958

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on single door flip top make station with cut marks.

36-22-4

Detail 24101959

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in and around CO2 container. Operator stated the floors had been power washed the previous evening.

33-20-4

Detail 24101957

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the ground around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24101961

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the under side of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Operator had employee clean area. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24101955

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24101960

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 Repeat Violation

May 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 23787314

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed racks n dry storage area with hamburger buns and sauces with visible mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning racks during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 23787312

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dry storage rack in dry storage area with bottom shelf broken and being supported with a stainless container.

36-01-4

Detail 23787308

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor along wall in dry storage area with soil a food debris. Observed floors along wall underneath flat top grill and oven with grease.

14-38-4

Detail 23787309

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 6 clear containers on bottom shelf of food preparation table in dry storage area with broken corners. Operator discarded containers. Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 23787310

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground in front of grease receptacle. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 23787313

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23787315

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelf in back dry storage area with visible soil and black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning shelves. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 23787307

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster in garbage area. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23787311

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in dry storage area behind single serve rack. Observed wall in in soda dispensing cabinet with black mold like substance.

42-01-4

Detail 23787316

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

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 23705980

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner on shelf next to food wrappers. Employee moved cleaner. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23705981

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pans beneath tortilla warmer with left over food particles and soils.

33-20-4

Detail 23705984

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23705982

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.

42-01-4

Detail 23705983

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

Jan 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-06-4

Detail 23453452

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed men's room without handwashing sign. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed men's room with out handwashing sign at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 23453453

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Nov 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 23343051

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. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23343049

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on interior edges of ice chute at soda dispenser in dining area. Warning

31A-06-4

Detail 23343053

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed men's room without handwashing sign. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23343052

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. M. Brice was unable to provide employees training. M. Brice stated her employee training certificate is at another store. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23343056

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep wearing a watch. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23343054

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed clear containers in walk-in cooler holding shredded cheese and cut lettuce with broken corners. Observed at dish area multiple clear containers with broken cracked corners. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 23343048

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23343050

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 on shelf in back prep area on shelf, container of rice with handle in product. Operators removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23343055

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door from kitchen with broken self closer. Warning

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 23089327

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 employee on vomit clean-up. E-mailed copy of vomit clean-up to operator.

31B-04-4

Detail 23089328

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee handwashing sign not observed in mens bathroom.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 22746739

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on Y fitting with hose attached at mop sink.

50-09-4

Detail 22746740

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.

25-05-4

Detail 22746741

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go cups on floor in stockroom. Operator moved cups to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 22446176

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (46F - Cooling). Person in charge they were put in Walk in cooler on 11/14/23. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and email Person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beans.

01B-02-5

Detail 22446173

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Pinto Beans (46F - Cooling). Person in charge they were put in Walk in cooler on 11/14/23. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and email Person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beans.

53B-13-5

Detail 22446174

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following do not have food handlers training. Jesse,Julia,Gissella,ChristinaJonathan,Alliyah, and Kamani.

08B-38-4

Detail 22446175

Basic - Boxes of French fries stored on floor in Walk in freezer in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22446177

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

Jun 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

13-07-4

Detail 22044858

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food observed wearing bracelets.

10-01-5

Detail 22044856

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice container stored touching food. Manager removed and replaced scoop, with handle outside of food. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22044859

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing plug on the left dumpster.

36-65-5

Detail 22044855

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed vapors in kitchen and front counter areas. Operator states it is due to used fryer oil which will be changed out today.

21-07-4

Detail 22044857

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer reading at 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer, reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 21780869

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

50-09-4

Detail 21780868

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 21780867

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. Operator moped the area. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21780866

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men bathroom.

21-07-4

Detail 21780865

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at front counter chlorine 00ppm. Operator placed the new solution. Corrected On-Site

Oct 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.