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TACOS EL COSTENO 2 LLC

With 5 inspections documented, TACOS EL COSTENO 2 LLC maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating in SARASOTA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5769 Beneva Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928048

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 1/4 " gap around exterior rear door frame.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed shelf under cooking grill with food debris and grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed beef in reach in freezer not covered.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in glass door reach in cooler, raw chicken and beef stored over cooked pork and beef. Person in charge relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door reach in cooler 7 lbs. pork carnitas 81F, beef 46F. Pork carnitas in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door reach in cooler 7 lbs. pork carnitas 81F, beef 46F. Pork carnitas in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to oil under preparation table next to reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed cleaner. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at 200ppm chlorine. Corrected with Person in charge to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by oven.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing prepared held onsite date marked.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand washing sink next to triple sink.

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8871776

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed styrofoam soup cup without handles in salsa in reach in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed in kitchen area tiles not smooth.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed soiled cutting board on top of reach in cooler with cut marks.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed eggs and produce on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris and grease on shelf under grill. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to oven.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on top of reach in cooler with cut marks. Observed food debris on underside of blade on slicer.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by oven. Employee added. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink by oven. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Did not observe any dates prepared onsite.

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8871253

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed double glass door reach in cooler and stove oven not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1/2 " gap and 1/4 " gap in exterior back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed at back entrance damage in door frame wall just inside back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Observed on shared dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed front hand washing sink with drain and trap disconnected. Hand wash sink must be repaired and is in plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Hand wash sink not operational at cook line. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788978

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed double glass door reach in cooler and stove oven not working. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1/2 " gap and 1/4 " gap in exterior back door. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed at back entrance damage in door frame wall just inside back door.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Observed on shared dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed front hand washing sink with drain and trap disconnected. Hand wash sink must be repaired and is in plan. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed eggs over cooked meats and raw beef over Cooked beans in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic deli trays in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Operator added. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8628657

  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza