Comida in Sarasota

Last inspected:

1534 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

Comida in Sarasota has 13 inspections on record spanning from July 2021 to March 2026, documenting 33 total violations averaging 2.5 per inspection—well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been concentrated in recent inspections, including handwashing facility deficiencies cited twice in the March 2026 inspection, management awareness violations appearing in 3 separate inspections, and proper hand-washing violations documented in October 2025. Time as a control for potentially hazardous foods was cited twice in the same October 2025 inspection. A propane tank larger than code-allowable capacity was documented inside the building during a February 2023 inspection. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite 8 violations including 2 high-priority findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
33Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Comida in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 2.5 violations / inspection 2.5 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Comida in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 propane tanks stored in the kitchen. Owner removed the tanks from the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Comida in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Comida in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Comida in Sarasota last inspected?
Comida in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Comida in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Comida in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Comida in Sarasota had?
Comida in Sarasota has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Comida in Sarasota find?
Comida in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Comida in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Comida in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Comida in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Comida in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Comida in Sarasota operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Rise & Nye's (2023).

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