IRMA'S TACOS CRAFT BEER AND TEQUILA BAR

12221 Mercado Drive
Venice, Florida, 34293
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 11/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor for the bar. Operator placed it on bucket. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8861194
2024-11-19
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/15/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee cooking food with a watch on. Operator had then remove their watch. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee water bottle in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat pork and chorizo date marked 8/4, which was more than 7 days. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed ready to eat pork and chorizo date marked 8/4, which was more than 7 days. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Observed more than 4 staff members engaged in food handling with no certified food manager present. Manager showed up at the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8722506
2024-08-15
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 4/9/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the tow bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels there. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8608543
2024-04-09
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 2/8/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwasher. Operator cleaned the top. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on a ceiling vent in the back prep area. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two scoops with handles touching food in containers of flour. Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm quaternary. Operator switched to chlorine and made a 100ppm chlorine bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Guacamole with pico de galo (46F - Cold Holding). They were above the fill line. Operator lowered the food below the fill line. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the cook line and the prep area. Operator placed these buckets in buckets. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front bar hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Operator removed the garbage from the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the tow bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels there. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning
Food Inspector #8528887
2024-02-08
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 10/17/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8177492
2023-10-17
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).