Fire Tacos Kitchen

6060 Casti Court, Sarasota, FL 34231

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Fire Tacos Kitchen has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “light shield damaged/in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on table next to food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield in center of kitchen.

38-01-4

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked ground beef prepared on site and held for over 24 hours. The operator placed date marks on the foods. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for sugar. The operator removed the bowl from the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee beverage in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use scoops stored on top of soiled container lid. The operator removed the in-use scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned the can opener **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile near vent in kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield above cooking flat top.

38-01-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in reach in cooler. Operator removed the beverages from the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer mixed with bleach and soap. Operator discarded sanitizer solution and filled with bleach solution at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and garlic removed from original packaging and not labeled. Operator labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fire Tacos Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fire Tacos Kitchen on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fire Tacos Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “light shield damaged/in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fire Tacos Kitchen.

How does Fire Tacos Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Fire Tacos Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Fire Tacos Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fire Tacos Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fire Tacos Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Fire Tacos Kitchen inspected?

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

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