TOMATILLOS FRESH MEX
339 Commercial Court
Venice, Florida, 34292
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust and grease. Repeat 9-17-24 **Repeat Violation**
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese in walk-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
- 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.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 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 in walk-in cooler empanadas, stuffed peppers, rice and cut meat Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
- 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 wash sink in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat 12-28-23. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Employee beverage container on top of microwave a food preparation table over clean equipment. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items stored on floor in hall by restrooms. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed cases of single service items stored on floor in hall by restrooms. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - ceiling vents soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: ceiling vents in cooks area soiled with dust **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat 12-28-23. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed unsealed non- hard wood tortilla press in use. Operator stopped use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Operator disposed of cracked containers. Repeat 12-28-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of black bean on floor in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 12-28-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items stored on floor in hall by restrooms. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed non- hard wood tortilla press in use. Operates stopped use. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - ceiling vents soiled with dust. **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. **Warning**
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **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. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).