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TACOS EL COSTENO 2 LLC

With 6 inspections documented, TACOS EL COSTENO 2 LLC maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

5769 Beneva Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13495591

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 8 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no coving along triple sink wall.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on left door of reach in cooler across from grill.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1/4" gap around rear door. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soup, potatos, sugar containers, and tortillas stored on floor in preparation area and dry storage area. Also, produce and meats on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 5" hole in wall towards triple sink near pipe.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on right door of reach in cooler across from grill.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef prepared previous day in reach in cooler, not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen.
  • 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.Observed no date marking on any prepared food items. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink in kitchen.

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10928048

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

3/19/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8871776

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 6 basic

  • 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.

10/31/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8871253

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 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**

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8788978

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 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

3/19/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8628657

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

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