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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the warewashing reach in cooler: Pork (60F – Cooling). Operator stated it was cooked the night before and placed in the cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in the warewashing reach in cooler: Pork (60F – Cooling). Operator stated it was cooked the night before and placed in the cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef in a reach in freezer in direct contact with a non-food grade plastic bag. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken stored over I wash cabbage in the left side back reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked French fries in the left side back reach in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the back reach in cooler: Chicken (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had left it on the counter overnight to defrost and then placed it in the cooler in the morning. Operator willingly disposed of the food.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the back reach in cooler: Chicken (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had left it on the counter overnight to defrost and then placed it in the cooler in the morning. Operator willingly disposed of the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored next to food currently being prepped. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any of the hand wash sinks.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at any of the hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in containers of dry storage goods. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee phones and other times stored on food prep surfaces in the establishment.
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 multiple handles in contact with dry goods in the dry storage area.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.