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TACO JALISCO

6895 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3592197
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10871272
DBPR license6806195

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade to go bags in contact with Gordita bread in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator removed the bread. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut raw onions in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef prepared on site date marked 8/14. The operator discarded the beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beef prepared on site date marked 8/14. The operator discarded the beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The certified food manager arrived after inspection was started. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site not properly date marked when removed from the freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups with no handle used as scoop for salsas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket on the reach in cooler door.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation and food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.