TACOS EL COSTENO 2 LLC
5769 Beneva Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).