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REYNA'S TAQUERIA

REYNA'S TAQUERIA maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

935 N BENEVA RD SUITE 701

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474721

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on the cook line. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the cooks working without a hair restraint. Operator had him put on a hair net. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of meat stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in the all in cooler. Operator placed them on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (92F - Hot Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them on the flattop to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474214

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938482

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee shirt and umbrella stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in the kitchen: Chicken (88F - Cold Holding); Beef (88F - Cold Holding); Pork (87F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (87F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been cooked approximately 3 and a half hours ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High 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 kitchen: Chicken (88F - Cold Holding); Beef (88F - Cold Holding); Pork (87F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (87F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been cooked approximately 3 and a half hours ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over prepped lettuce in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of hand cream stored above single service articles in the front. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their front hand sink with a sanitizer bucket inside. Operator removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838942

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above the cook line and with clean dishes. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels stuck to containers in the warewashing area drying. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris build up on their can opener.

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838526

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729546

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on top of a box of customer drinks in the dry storage area. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site 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 utensil handles in direct contact with food in containers of flour and cornmeal. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to dishes in the clean dish area. Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side make table cooler: Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the pork, chicken, and steak had been there overnight while all other food was there for approximately 1hr. Operator willingly disposed of the pork,chicken, and steak, and placed all other food into the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side make table cooler: Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the pork, chicken, and steak had been there overnight while all other food was there for approximately 1hr. Operator willingly disposed of the pork,chicken, and steak, and placed all other food into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed canisters of butane fuel stored over grape juice in the dry storage area. Operator removed the fuel. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink filled with dirty dishes. Operator removed the dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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/ Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only one certificate for the 6 employees working at present. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8573142

  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build upon the walk in cooler fan covers.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher chlorine at 0ppm. Operator had the repairman come out and fix it during the inspection and remeasured at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs over ready to eat tomatoes in the walk-in cooler. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: cooked onions at 65F cold holding. Observed in the front counter reach in cooler: Flan at 45F cold holding. Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**