Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TORTAS LOCAS & BAKERY

2594 12 ST STE A · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3375737
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8449230
DBPR license6801803

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 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.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a container of household insecticide in the establishment. Operator disposed of container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over uncut lettuce in the standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed ambient shell eggs at 65F cold holding in the prep area. Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed eggs in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 workers present without a certified food manager present.

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator put more paper towels there. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dishwasher.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in containers of food.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep tables throughout the establishment.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator moved the cases. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.