La Colmena Catracha

1411 57 Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34207

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at La Colmena Catracha stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bananas and tomatoes. Owner moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

50-04-4

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reaching cooler, raw beef, and pork over fresh tomato salsa. Educated Person in charge on safe, refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy in Spanish and in English. Person in charge placed tomato salsa on upper shelf above beef and pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Food prep table raw shell eggs (77F - Cold Holding) educated person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge stated they had been on the counter for approximately one hour and placed them back in the region cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste water tank has a leak and is draining on cement. Person in charge has repair person coming.

28-09-5

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. Printed a copy to Person in charge . Person in charge read and signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Person in charge mopped floor.

36-22-4

Jul 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Colmena Catracha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Colmena Catracha on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does La Colmena Catracha compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

La Colmena Catracha most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has La Colmena Catracha's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Colmena Catracha have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Colmena Catracha means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Colmena Catracha inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Colmena Catracha is inspected around two times per year on average.

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