West Samoset, Manatee County

TACOS EL GUERO

835 301 BLVD E, West Samoset, FL 34203

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Feb 19, 2026
City
West Samoset
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 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 24382242

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 24382241

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24057167

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed Handwashing sink filled with dishes.Person in charge removed soiled dishes.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24057164

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.

08B-38-4

Detail 24057165

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed onions stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24057166

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed hood filters soiled.

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 23596488

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed bleach stored above bottled beverages. Person in charge removed bleach. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23596494

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in handwashing sink soiled dish.Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23596492

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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

31B-02-4

Detail 23596489

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23596493

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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23596491

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23596487

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23596490

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23596486

Basic - Soda stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

27-27-4

Detail 23005811

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Observed Mobile food truck is using unapproved well water source to wash hands. Person in charge setup bottle water handwashing station on food truck. Person in charge will fill potable water tank on food truck and disconnect untested well water. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23005812

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting unwashed head lettuce. Educated Person in charge on Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee washed head lettuce and voluntarily discarded, unwashed cut lettuce. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23005813

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 23005810

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed produce stored outside of food truck. Person in charge placed produce in food truck. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 23005809

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed head lettuce. Educated Person in charge on Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee washed head lettuce and voluntarily discarded, unwashed cut lettuce. Corrective Action Taken Warning

25-11-5

Detail 23005808

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service items stored outside food truck. Person in charge placed all in food truck. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-18-6

Detail 22315240

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22145496

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 in both English and Spanish. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22145498

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 in English and Spanish. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22145497

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water and soda stored on floor. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22145499

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

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-03-4

Detail 21595053

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

50-04-4

Detail 21595054

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

51-18-6

Detail 21595052

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.

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 21196774

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

51-18-6

Detail 21196773

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-01-4

Detail 21052368

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee bare had contact filling tortillas shells with beef for Immediate service. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for bare hand contact and glove use. Employee discarded food items,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21052367

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21052366

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with gold bracelet. Explained proper protocol for jewelry. Cook removed jewelry and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

41-27-4

Detail 20867936

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm. Owner diluted and retested 100 ppm Corrected On-Site