South Bradenton, Manatee County

THE TACO KING CORP

491 CORTEZ RD W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 12, 2026
City
South Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-33-4

Detail 24435428

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time Extended

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

27-12-4

Detail 24432518

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. observed water from handwashing sink and three compartment sink appears to have green like particles coming through the faucets. Warning

28-09-5

Detail 24432519

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste water is draining on ground next to Food Truck. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24432516

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. : Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned oven.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24432520

Basic - 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 Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24432517

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Warning

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-08-4

Detail 24113507

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned oven. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24113505

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24113506

Basic - 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

14-33-4

Detail 24113504

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 23529596

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table cooked onions and peppers (124F - Hot Holding).educated Person in charge on hot holding Time/temperature control for safety food.Person in charge placed back on the grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23529594

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23529597

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the empl

23-03-4

Detail 23529595

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.

14-33-4

Detail 23529593

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

08B-38-4

Detail 23104119

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle soda and water stored on floor.

22-08-4

Detail 23104121

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris.

51-18-6

Detail 23104120

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23104118

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-08-4

Detail 22602972

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 22602971

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

14-33-4

Detail 22602973

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves are rusted and pitted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 22237770

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on his shoe,put on gloves and started preparing food and failed to wash hands. Educated employee on Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22237771

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 22237769

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves are rusted and pitted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 21936728

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Emailed Person in charge a copy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 21936729

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves are rusted and pitted. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Time Extended

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21772303

Intermediate - 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. Emailed Person in charge a copy. Warning

28-09-5

Detail 21772301

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Wastewater is draining to the grass underneath the MFDV. Educated Person in charge on waste water. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21772306

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21772300

Intermediate - 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. Emailed Person in charge a copy. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21772302

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with grease and dried food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21772304

Basic - Multiple Food items stored on floor . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21772305

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves are rusted and pitted. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 21501751

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 coolers with food and beverage stored on floor.

22-08-4

Detail 21501752

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with grease and dried food.

14-33-4

Detail 21501753

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves are rusted and pitted. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 20991613

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food container in hand washing sink . Manager removed container. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20991612

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves rusted. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 20991614

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on counter. Manager put in dirty towel bin. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 20841577

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager removed soiled gloves and went to put on clean gloves. Stopped manager and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Manager removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 20841571

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. During inspection owner paid for 2022 license Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20841573

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Food pan in handwashing sink with water in it. Manager removed pan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20841576

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20841572

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20841574

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager no hair restraint. Manager put on hat. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 20841575

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler shelves rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 20841578

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed Soild dry wiping cloth on chefs apron. Manager put in dirty linen bin. Corrected On-Site