La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota

Last inspected:

1303 N Washington Bvd Ste E, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

Korean Ssam Bar in Sarasota operated with a pattern of elevated violations across 23 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—notably higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were consistently cited, including hand washing, employee health policy, shell stock handling, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory for raw/undercooked items, and food condition issues. The facility received a Warning on September 3, 2025 after an inspection documented 24 violations including management awareness failures, improper hand washing, and inadequate consumer advisory. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2026 resulted in 15 violations—3 high-priority—with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action. No emergency closures have been issued.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

24Inspections
158Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.75 violations / inspection 4.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections22 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota last inspected?
La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota had?
La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota find?
La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota was most recently inspected on July 31, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, La Mexicana Taqueria in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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