Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener with debris build up. Operator cleaned and sanitized it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed their ice machine with black build up inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine. Operator cleaned it off. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups in their spice containers. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its container before thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
74
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its container before thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener with debris build up. Operator cleaned and sanitized it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. Operator states he left it at home. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed their ice machine with black build up inside. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine. Operator cleaned it off. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups in their spice containers. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its container before thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
58
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of their dish machine. Operator cleaned it off. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide their up to date license.
50-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two open water bottles in the right side cook line cooler. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls not inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled wiping clothes stored over clean dishes in the ware washing area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
78
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat pork and chorizo date marked 8/4, which was more than 7 days. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed ready to eat pork and chorizo date marked 8/4, which was more than 7 days. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 staff members engaged in food handling with no certified food manager present. Manager showed up at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee cooking food with a watch on. Operator had then remove their watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee water bottle in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the tow bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Guacamole with pico de galo (46F - Cold Holding). They were above the fill line. Operator lowered the food below the fill line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the cook line and the prep area. Operator placed these buckets in buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the tow bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front bar hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Operator removed the garbage from the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on a ceiling vent in the back prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two scoops with handles touching food in containers of flour. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm quaternary. Operator switched to chlorine and made a 100ppm chlorine bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwasher. Operator cleaned the top. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
43
Oct 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar.
How does Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants