TORTAS LOCAS & BAKERY
2594 12 ST STE A · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled properly. Observed partially cooked gyro cones in the reach in freezer. Provided and educated operator on safe handling procedures for gyros. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats stored over ready to eat foods in the prep lines reach in cooler. Employees put the ready to eat foods above the raw meat. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tcs food in the standing reach in cooler at these temps: Cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Jalopenos (50F – Cold Holding); Potatoes (70F – Cold Holding); Pork (51F – Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (51F- Cold Holding) Employees stated that they had been in there for more than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the standing reach in cooler at these temps: Cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Cooked Jalapenos(50F – Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (70F – Cold Holding); Pork (51F – Cold Holding). Employees stated that they had been in there overnight. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food temps at front steam table: Rice (130F – Hot Holding); Cooked peppers and cheese (130F – Hot Holding). Employees stated that the food had been made within 2 hrs. Employees re-heated foods on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored above prep table. Employee removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back kitchen hand wash sink.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed that the Manager has employee forms but none were signed. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel machines in bathrooms not functioning.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per operator establishment offers sunny side up eggs, but fully cooks all other foods. Observed no consumer advisory. Operator posted advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing degreaser without a label. Employees labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee and ladies restroom do not have self closing doors.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a 2×3 inch hole in the ceiling tile near back door. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dishwashing area.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee bathroom.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on the cook line with cut marks.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front food line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items: phone, keys, masks, and wallet above and on food prep areas. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees cooking and preparing foods without hair restraints.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed vegetable oil, and flour/sugar mix stored on floor of kitchen. Employees placed food on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned out microwave **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in food storage area and in back area of kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:53 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.