Comida

1534 State St, Sarasota, FL 34206

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

High Risk

Comida has been inspected six times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna. Fresh in shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line without a shell tag. Manager discarded the mussels.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Fresh in shell mussels tags not maintained for 90 days.

01C-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sealed bag of shrimp thawing under running water in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee placed the shrimp in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Fresh in shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line without a shell tag. Manager discarded the mussels.

01C-01-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna.

06-09-1

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fish thawing in a pan under running water in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Chef removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Chef replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Ceiling vent cover missing next to the walk in cooler.

36-36-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda stored on the floor in the front counter area. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

May 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish dip stored in the reach in cooler in the front counter area with no date mark. Manager stated the fish dip was prepared on 10/31. Manager placed a date mark on the item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed the utensils to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles in the kitchen next to the exhaust hood missing.

36-36-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Comida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Comida on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Comida?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Comida.

How does Comida compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Comida most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Comida's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Comida have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Comida means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Comida inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Comida is inspected around two times per year on average.

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