Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota

Last inspected:

2515 University Parkway Unit 101, Sarasota, FL 34243
Overview

Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Sarasota has accumulated 247 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and has faced only one disciplinary action totaling $200. Top violations involve consumer advisories, cooling equipment, and food contact surfaces. Recent inspections show steady improvement, with the most recent November 2025 visit resulting in zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
250Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota: Comparison to Manatee County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg 4.78 violations / inspection 4.78 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Manatee County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2022009606 $200.00 Feb 8, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
— 3 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections36 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections37 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 4 inspections29 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 5 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota last inspected?
Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment.
How many health inspections has Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota had?
Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota find?
Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota been fined?
Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota in Sarasota has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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