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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without sanitation. Emailed three compartment sink poster to operator.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glade air freshener and Metamucil next to tortillas. Operator relocated. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic drink cups in corn flour.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in freezer at 28F, food not solid.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed coving missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without sanitation.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven in kitchen with cracked top surface. Observed reach in freezer with broken door handle. Observed no door gasket on left reach in cooler door.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 1/2" to 1" gap around exterior rear door. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed debris on walkin cooler floor at entrance.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed corn flour on floor in dry storage and carrots on floor in walkin cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall approximately 4"x5" between three compartment sink area and cook area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed inside microwave soiled with food debris.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
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.