TAQUERIA MORALES

Name: TAQUERIA MORALES
Address: 5645 15 ST E, BRADENTON, FL, 34203, US
Rating: 86.6

5645 15 ST E, BRADENTON, FL 34203

License #5150235

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86.6 Grade B / 100

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TAQUERIA MORALES in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 10 minor.

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Inspection coverage

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Inspection History

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Warning Issued
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed employee engaging in food preparation multiple bracelets on wrists. Employee removed and washed hands.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[28-09-5] Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly.observed waste water leaking on ground.
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[11-26-1] 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.gave Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge had all employees read and sign currently working.

Emergency order recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed in the only reach in cooler cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
[04-02-4] Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures.observed only 1 cooler and the cooler is not working properly.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw sausage over bread rolls.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed sausage.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed next to grill wall soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[27-12-4] Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water for MFDV.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in kitchen microwave soiled with food particles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee..
[11-27-4] 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.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. observed in the only reach in cooler cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in the only reach in cooler cheese (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items.

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