TORTAS LOCAS & BAKERY
2594 12 ST STE A · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple raw meats being held in non-food grade plastic bags in the reach in freezer.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over uncut potatoes in a standing reach in cooler. Operator removed the beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored in a reach in cooler: Ambient shell eggs (60F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for 3hrs. Operator placed eggs in a working reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Chopped lettuce (46F – Cold Holding). Stored over the fill line. Operator stated it had been there for 1hr. Operator took the op half of the container and placed it in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed batteries and hand sanitizer stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the mop sink with a splitter and no vacuum breaker.
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in food containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for the shared employee restroom.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator placed bags on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed on the counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.