JALISCO MEXICAN GRILL
8389 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34238
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored.Observed Stainless cleaner on shelf next to salt and spices and bleach stored next to cleaned cutting boards under preparation table. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Observed employee touching plates and lettuce after cooking food and changed gloves without handwashing. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed 3lbs cooked beef in walk in cooler dated 8/19/24. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3lbs cooked beef in walk in cooler dated 8/19/24. Operator discarded. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding Refried beans 112F, Rice 80F, Cheese sauce 106F, chicken 105F, Tomato sauce 102F .Product in steam table turned off for approximately 11/2 hours. Operator plugged in steam table and began reheating product to above 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager stated certification expired, unable to verify. No other certified manager at operation. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Basic 8
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing.Observed 4 ceiling tiles missing in food preparation area and above triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook and operator engaged in food preparation without hair restraints. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Ovserved chips in cans directly on floor and dried peppers container on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Employee corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water 78F in reach in cooler pan. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:09 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.