ISLAND HOUSE TAQUERIA
2773 BEE RIDGE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored in plastic to go bags in chest freezer.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/22. Please renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler on cook line, Sweet Potato Cooked 50F, Shredded Cheese 50F .
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Did not observe Vomit Plan. Printed copy. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade.
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Printed and signed during inspection by employees. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximate 8"x10" hole in wall in bathroom hallway. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in freezer chest.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed vacuum packed fish defrosting in bucket of standing water. Manager moved to cool running water to continue to defrost. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.