TAQUERIA LA MARCELITA
201 S US 41 BYPASS · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over cooked beef in glass reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and containers in hand sink. Employees removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kits for chlorine sanitizer.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed 2 agreements in Spanish, employees read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink. **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed container of onions and bottled water on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Did not observe 2" numbers on outside of truck.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed beef and pork defrosting at room temperature on counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:26 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 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.