Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BITIA'S TAQUERIA

3436 17 ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34235

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 20, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3427689
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8695754
DBPR license6804414

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed cucumbers in the reach in cooler across from the grill. Manager placed the beef below the cucumbers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee disassembled and sanitized the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dry storage area and in front on the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife rack in the preparation area soiled. Manager removed and sanitized the knife rack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.