Taco Jalisco in Sarasota

Last inspected:

6895 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
Overview

Taco Jalisco operates as a permanent food service establishment with a 25-seat capacity in Sarasota. The facility has 3 focused inspections on record since January 2022, documenting 27 total violations concentrated in the facility's first inspection cycle. The facility underwent an "Operating Without a Valid Food Permit" inspection on January 20, 2022, which identified 13 violations including employee health guideline violations and failures in written food safety procedures. A subsequent focused inspection on May 9, 2024 documented 3 additional violations, including the absence of written vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures—a critical employee health control measure. Following facility responses to request #5137065, a focused follow-up inspection on August 13, 2025 found zero violations, indicating compliance with corrected procedures. The facility has no record of emergency closures or disciplinary enforcement on file. The two most recent inspections, conducted as hurricane follow-up visits in October 2024 and August 2024, both resulted in zero violations.

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

5Inspections
40Violations
0Closures
5FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco Jalisco in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 8 violations / inspection 8 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

Taco Jalisco in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Taco Jalisco in Sarasota: FDACS Inspection History (5)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request # 5137065 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit performed to follow-up on Hurricane Debby

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 3 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written vomit/diarrhea clean up procedures

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Covered waste can missing for rest room
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. o
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 13 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13 Page 5 of 6 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Food Safety FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED COMMISSIONER Chapter 500, Florida Statutes (850) 245-5520 *99997182183832* Visit # 9999-7182-1838-32 Bureau of Food Inspection Attention: Business Center 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

Risk-Based Violations

13
13
18
2
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Good Retail Practice Violations

35
36
37
39
43
46
3-302.12
99

Taco Jalisco in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Jalisco in Sarasota last inspected?
Taco Jalisco in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Taco Jalisco in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco Jalisco in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Taco Jalisco in Sarasota had?
Taco Jalisco in Sarasota has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco Jalisco in Sarasota find?
Taco Jalisco in Sarasota was most recently inspected on July 13, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Taco Jalisco in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Taco Jalisco in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
When was Taco Jalisco in Sarasota last inspected?
Taco Jalisco in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 13, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Taco Jalisco in Sarasota had?
Taco Jalisco in Sarasota has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Taco Jalisco in Sarasota find?
Taco Jalisco in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 13, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Taco Jalisco in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Taco Jalisco in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Taco Jalisco in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Taco Jalisco in Sarasota are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Unlabeled violation; 3-302.12: Unlabeled violation; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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