Inspection Report

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ARMANDOS COCINA MEXICANA

2385 12 ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3474476
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8785473
DBPR license6805742

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used in direct contact with frozen meats and herbs. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish stored below raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple bottle of bleach and other cleaners stored next to potatoes in the kitchen. Operator moved the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 expired: Leticia Monroy expired 6/4/24. This is the only certified food manager for the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled. Operator set bottles aside to be labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line food contact shelves in the dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.