Taqueria Mi Reina
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Taqueria Mi Reina 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed handwashing sink full of soiled dishes. Person in charge removed soiled dishes.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
64
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door open. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
82
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fly strips unopened on shelf next to food. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream at 58F. Operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked carnitas 76F and cooked beef 67F. Operator added to grill top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door open. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4
39
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in front kitchen area bottles of water stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door, front door, and service window open. Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: license still expired **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 flying insects in side food truck.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings throughout the food truck.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dishes in handwashing sink. Person in charge removed soiled dishes.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed back door, front door, and service window open. Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed: Objectionable odor inside food truck.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
36-64-5
45
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
50
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bottled water stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Observed back door, front door, and service window open. Educated Person in charge. 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 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
90
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soil dishes in Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed soil dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - 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. Observed back door, front door, and service window open. Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - Bottled water stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler raw pork over cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy to Person in charge a copy of hand. Person in charge removed raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bottled water stored on floor under grill. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed ceiling vent with no screen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
64
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed ceiling vent with no screen. 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 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
86
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in food truck kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee moved garbage pail with gloves on and started to prepare food no glove change or Handwashing. Stopped employee and educated employee on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste water running on pavement in main parking area. Person in charge dumped waste water out the window of the food truck. Educated Person in charge on waste water.
28-09-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed soiled dishes in all 3 bays of compartment sinks from previous day as stated by person in charge.
16-07-4
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.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed, gaskets on Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer soiled with mold like substance. Observed food debris buildup under flat top grill on shelf. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in 3 bay compartment sink area of the establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Person in charge removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Mi Reina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mi Reina on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Mi Reina?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Mi Reina.
How does Taqueria Mi Reina compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Taqueria Mi Reina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Taqueria Mi Reina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Mi Reina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Mi Reina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taqueria Mi Reina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Mi Reina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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