TAQUERIA NIETO

6309 15TH STREET EAST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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Nearby Locations

2700 12 ST

Sarasota, FL

2700 12 ST

Sarasota, FL

2700 12 ST

Sarasota, FL

660 S WASHINGTON BLVD

Sarasota, FL

6711 15 ST E

Sarasota, FL

7921 15 ST E

Sarasota, FL

7921 15 ST E

Sarasota, FL

1970 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY

Sarasota, FL

2250 FRUITVILLE RD

Sarasota, FL

1355 MAIN ST

Sarasota, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 6/6/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: no proof of food managers certification. Admin Complaint
  • 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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: No proof required state training. Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8647794
2024-06-06
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/6/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 4/5/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8647076
2024-04-05
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 4/4/2024

High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves after pushing down garbage with gloves on and failed to wash hands before putting on clean gloves. Employee touched food contact surface on a single service food container to put food in. Stopped employee and educated employee on glove use and Handwashing procedures and printed a copy of the handout in Spanish for employee. Employee discarded SS container,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler raw Shell Eggs over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy of the handout to Person in charge in Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in hot water food warmer Cooked Beef (110F - Reheating); Cooked Pork (103F - Hot Holding); Chicken (123F - Reheating); Salsa Verdi (112F - Reheating) Person in charge stated they were all placed in the food warming unit at 11:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours and printed a copy in Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Observed in Reach in cooler Cut Tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); Potato fries (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (59F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (62F - Cold Holding) Ambient Temperature was 72°F Person in charge stated all were placed in Reach in cooler on 4/3/24. Educated Person in charge onTime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the refrigerator was not running. Person in charge plugged in cooler at 12:45 pm. Refrigerator was checked at 1:25pm and Ambient Temperature was 47°F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler Cut Tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); Potato fries (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (59F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (62F - Cold Holding) Ambient Temperature was 72°F Person in charge stated all were placed in Reach in cooler on 4/3/24. Educated Person in charge onTime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the refrigerator was not running. Person in charge plugged in cooler at 12:45 pm. Refrigerator was checked at 1:25pm and Ambient Temperature was 47°F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in hot water food warmer Cooked Beef (110F - Reheating); Cooked Pork (103F - Hot Holding); Chicken (123F - Reheating); Salsa Verdi (112F - Reheating) Person in charge stated they were all placed in the food warming unit at 11:00am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours and printed a copy in Spanish. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. 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. Printed a copy in Spanish to Person in charge. Employee read and sign handout. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Warning
Food Inspector #8600830
2024-04-04
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 14 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 1/30/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
  • 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8600495
2024-01-30
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 1/29/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters with grease over Grill. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted over 3 compartment sink. Person in charge inverted. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with ready to eat cut Tomatoes ,no running potable water. Warning
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 flying insects in mobile food truck kitchen . 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. Printed a copy of the handout in Spanish. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times filled with produce. Person in charge removed produce. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 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
  • 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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Warning
Food Inspector #8333518
2024-01-29
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).