The Taco King Corp

491 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 5150422

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Grade A
Safety score 92 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.Intermediate · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
    2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic (1 repeat)
    -8
  • Safety score92

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitSep 29, 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:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed food container in handwashing sink. Person in charge removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose

    Basic2

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Observed employee engaging in food preparation with wrist bracelet. Employee removed and washed hands.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed in reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

      Repeat violation

    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

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Manager certification and employee training1