THE WICKED TACO CANTINA
101 7TH STREET NORTH, BRADENTON BEACH, FL 34217
License #5101312
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →THE WICKED TACO CANTINA in BRADENTON BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 2 major, 11 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with cut marks and stains.
- [21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed bucket and corrected to 200ppm..
- [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in back storage area. Operator cleaned up roaches.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preperation table in food prep area. Operator removed drink.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling around vent in kitchen across from walk-in cooler with peeling paint.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Brenda L. and Trenton S with expired food handler certification.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stainless pans on clean dish rack. Operator removed pans for cleaning, sanitizing and to properly air dry.
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THE WICKED TACO CANTINA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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