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ARMANDOS COCINA MEXICANA

2385 12 ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3703644
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13742119
DBPR license6805742

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 6

#5Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Gave Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate27-19-5

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have running water.Person in charge called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

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.Gave Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwasher area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Gave Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler cooked beef and chicken not dated. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 8/26/26 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in main kitchen area Handwashing sink sign eroded off. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic29-20-5

Basic – Observed water very slow draining water in handwash sink in dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted to air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

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