TACOS LA CASITA
3605 North Lockwood Ridge Road
Florida, 34234
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under a cutting board. Operator removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medical rubbing alcohol stored over their clean dishes in the kitchen. Operator disposed of the bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to go containers not inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored in the reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered the food. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a no food grade plastic bag in direct contact with tamales. Operator wrapped the tamales. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of flour in the back. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple bottles of water on the back prep table. Operator placed bottles in a labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the make table: Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator called their repairman and placed bags of ice on the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 multiple unlabeled cooked rice and meats in the standing reach in cooler in the back. Operator stated the food had been made Friday and labeled the food appropriately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple container of food in the kitchen. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves in the dry storage area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sing at the front counter sink. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade grocery bag in direct contact with tortillas in the reach in cooler. Operate placed the tortillas in a ziplock bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a large flying insect burrowing into a container of flour in the kitchen. Operator killed the insect and threw away the flour. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat beef in the make table reach in cooler. Operator placed raw beef on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a large flying insect burrowing into a container of flour in the kitchen. Operator killed the insect and threw away the flour. Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator and her employe sign a copy. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in the back preparation area showing water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Observed no proof of employee food training. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).