Taco Bell #43055
5410 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209 · Permanent Food Service · License 5102207
What drove the grade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection1 intermediate, 3 basic-6
- Violations at the Oct 8 complaint check1 basic-1
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitOct 8, 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.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed black mold like substance on 7 ceiling tiles in the seating area of the establishment.
Earlier inspections 1
A94Routine inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitOct 5, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
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 no test kit available for their chlorine sanitizer.
Basic3
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed their top counter coolers and steamers with debris buildup.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Observed their dumpster and grease receptacle lids open.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Observed food and debris buildup under their walk in cooler shelves.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.