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TACO JALISCO

TACO JALISCO maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

6895 South Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13501395

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups with no handle used as scoop for salsas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket on the reach in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation and food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site not properly date marked when removed from the freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871272

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups with no handle used as scoop for salsas. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket on the reach in cooler door.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation and food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade to go bags in contact with Gordita bread in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator removed the bread. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut raw onions in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. 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 cooked beef prepared on site date marked 8/14. The operator discarded the beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 cooked beef prepared on site date marked 8/14. The operator discarded the beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit. Repeat Violation
  • 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/ The certified food manager arrived after inspection was started. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Warning
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site not properly date marked when removed from the freezer. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781658

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoop for rice and beans in the storage area. The operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use tongs stored in 97F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the tongs from the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cooked green chiles.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with salt.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a soiled wiping cloth then place cooked beef on the flat top grill without changing gloves. The employee was educated on proper gloves protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked beef removed from the freezer not date marked with the date removed from the freezer.