Marias Pupuseria & Taqueria

4832 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5106022

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 81 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 20, 2026

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · no follow-up needed · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic
-19
Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul202026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitJul 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Observed food products in direct contact with non-food grade bags in their reach in freezer. Reviewed the proper storage procedures with the operator.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  Observed a medical alcohol spray improperly stored above food products. Operator removed it.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
  Observed 4hr disposal temperature sensitive products with no written plan. Emailed and reviewed the plan with the operator.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Observed their test kit for their chlorine dish machine soaked and unusable.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Cindy's and Amados certificates expired.
Basic2
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed single service cups in multiple seasoning containers. Operator removed them.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.