Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
78
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Venice restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of hand soap on counter next to single service storage area items. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired training for following staff: Zoie Rector 1-27-25, Nicholas Mitch 9-13-25,Haley Thompson 1-7-25,Elijah Patureau, 8-30-25.
53B-14-5
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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 scoops in flour bin with scoop handle in flour. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 8-29-24 **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 scoop in corn flour bin with handle in flour. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table at front cooks line with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
21-44-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef in Walk-in cooler over case of oranges. Observed em move beef for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed form bowl use as scoop in salsa at cooks line.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line
12B-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line.
21-10-4
64
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat 2-16-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle of soda gun at bar. Observed employee clean nozzle. Repeat 2-16-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 2-16-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on shelf with dry storage food over batter mix.
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle of soda gun at closed end of bar. Observed operator clean soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at dry storage area and bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage in food cooks line area.
12B-02-4
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 package thawed fish in reach-in cooler at prep area. Observed operator remove fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in co-gender bathrooms.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on work counters at cooks line. Observed operator remove beverages from food prep areas. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
39
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked soft flour tortillas wrapped in cloth towels on steam table.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sealed hardwood cutting board at steam table soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using quanternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor by kitchen door. Observed operator place jugs on milk crates off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls use to cook and serve hot food. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code.
14-13-4
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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 Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three 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 Venice?
Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 79.
Has Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Irma's Tacos Craft Beer and Tequila Bar 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 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 two times per year on average.
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