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IRMA'S TACOS CRAFT BEER AND TEQUILA BAR

With 5 documented inspections, IRMA'S TACOS CRAFT BEER AND TEQUILA BAR in VENICE has achieved a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 5 reports on file

12221 Mercado Drive
Venice, Florida, 34293
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/16/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10876486

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of hand soap on counter next to single service storage area items. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired training for following staff: Zoie Rector 1-27-25, Nicholas Mitch 9-13-25,Haley Thompson 1-7-25,Elijah Patureau, 8-30-25.

1/22/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8875907

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops in flour bin with scoop handle in flour. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 8-29-24 Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

8/29/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8723065

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in corn flour bin with handle in flour. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table at front cooks line with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

11/2/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8441750

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed form bowl use as scoop in salsa at cooks line.
  • 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 at cooks line
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef in Walk-in cooler over case of oranges. Observed em move beef for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

7/11/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8387590

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat 2-16-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle of soda gun at bar. Observed employee clean nozzle. Repeat 2-16-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 2-16-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation