Inpectors temporarily close Bradenton food truck with food safety issues

Florida’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants routinely inspects restaurants, food trucks and other food service establishments for public health and cleanliness issues.

The reports are public information.

During recent inspections in Manatee County, a taco truck in Bradenton was temporarily shut down after inspectors found no running water for handwashing and other issues inside. Inspectors previously issued temporary shut down orders for the business in 2025 and 2024.

Taqueria Mi Reina, 1880 63rd Ave. E., Bradenton (food truck) — Inspected and temporarily shut down April 17

• High priority: The business was operating with no potable running water, according to an inspector’s report.
• High priority: The business was operating with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
• Intermediate: A handwash sink was in use for purposes other than handwashing. An inspector observed that a handwash sink was full of soiled dishes. Corrective action was taken.
• Basic: The food truck’s current Hotels and Restaurants license was not displayed.
• An inspector also notified fire authorities that cooking equipment in the food truck was producing greasy vapors or smoke and no hood ventilation system was installed.
• The business met inspection standards during a follow-up visit on April 18 and was allowed to reopen.

Editor’s Note: According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, these reports are a “snapshot” of the conditions present at the time of the inspection and are public record. The agency is required to inspect every licensed restaurant at least once per year, but new and “high-risk” establishments tend to be inspected more frequently.

When an emergency shutdown order is given by an inspector, it must first be reviewed and approved by agency supervisors. In order for a business to reopen, an inspector will continue visiting the establishment daily until compliance is met. Some citations may include a financial penalty. Inspectors may also respond to complaints, which can be filed at MyFloridaLicense.com.