TACOS EL COSTENO 2 LLC
5769 BENEVA RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in glass door reach in cooler, raw chicken and beef stored over cooked pork and beef. Person in charge relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door reach in cooler 7 lbs. pork carnitas 81F, beef 46F. Pork carnitas in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door reach in cooler 7 lbs. pork carnitas 81F, beef 46F. Pork carnitas in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to oil under preparation table next to reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at 200ppm chlorine. Corrected with Person in charge to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by oven.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing prepared held onsite date marked.
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand washing sink next to triple sink.
Basic 3
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 1/4 " gap around exterior rear door frame.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed shelf under cooking grill with food debris and grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered.Observed beef in reach in freezer not covered.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.