REYNA'S TAQUERIA
935 N BENEVA RD SUITE 701 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
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
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side make table cooler: Pork (51F – Cold Holding); Chicken (51F – Cold Holding); Steak (50F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the pork, chicken, and steak had been there overnight while all other food was there for approximately 1hr. Operator willingly disposed of the pork,chicken, and steak, and placed all other food into the walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side make table cooler: Pork (51F – Cold Holding); Chicken (51F – Cold Holding); Steak (50F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the pork, chicken, and steak had been there overnight while all other food was there for approximately 1hr. Operator willingly disposed of the pork,chicken, and steak, and placed all other food into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed canisters of butane fuel stored over grape juice in the dry storage area. Operator removed the fuel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink filled with dirty dishes. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only one certificate for the 6 employees working at present. **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on top of a box of customer drinks in the dry storage area. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handles in direct contact with food in containers of flour and cornmeal. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to dishes in the clean dish area. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:43 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.