TACO JALISCO

Name: TACO JALISCO
Address: 6895 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL, 34231, US
Rating: 71.1

6895 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34231

License #6806195

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71.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TACO JALISCO in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 5 critical, 12 major, 11 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 13, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 6 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by empty container. The manager removed container from handwashing sink.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over ready to eat rice and sauces in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the shelled eggs beside the raw chicken and raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler.
[11-26-1] 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 out the Employee Reporting Form (HR 5030-203). The operator filled out form during inspection.
[53B-13-5] 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.
[27-05-5] Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed handwashing sink beside cook line cold water is shut off.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date labels on pork and steak taquitos in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager stated they were old date labels and they were going to change date labels. The operator changed date labels during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation and food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups with no handle used as scoop for salsas.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beef prepared on site date marked 8/14. The operator discarded the beef.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut raw onions in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The certified food manager arrived after inspection was started.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket on the reach in cooler door.
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site not properly date marked when removed from the freezer.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade to go bags in contact with Gordita bread in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator removed the bread.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef prepared on site date marked 8/14. The operator discarded the beef.

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