Island House Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Island House Taqueria stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Island House Taqueria's latest score of 100 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4lbs. Pork belly vacuum sealed in walk in cooler dated 1/16/26. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink partially blocked by equipment. Employee moved back enough for access. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Anna and Fernando working over 60 days without any certificates available. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without handle in oregano container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed behind building. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in rear storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 4lbs. Pork belly vacuum sealed in walk in cooler dated 1/16/26. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-54-1
45
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Did not observe any employee food handler for Jose Torres or Anna Torres working for approximately 10 months. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed stereos stored next to spices on shelf in dry storage. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Observed beans 76F at 12:15pm. Operator uncovered for faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Observed aluminum half pans not inverted in dry storage. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee corrected by adding base holder. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged by expo window in front counter area.
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in both bathrooms. Emailed operator signs. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
86
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Mar 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler on cook line, Sweet Potato Cooked 50F, Shredded Cheese 50F .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored in plastic to go bags in chest freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/22. Please renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Did not observe Vomit Plan. Printed copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade.
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Printed and signed during inspection by employees. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximate 8"x10" hole in wall in bathroom hallway. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed vacuum packed fish defrosting in bucket of standing water. Manager moved to cool running water to continue to defrost. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
39
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pots and pans blocking access to Hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed buckets stored in Hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red bucket in Hand wash sink . Cook corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed buckets stored in Hand wash sink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand washing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed no paper towels in Hand wash sink next to triple sink **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no coving between Walkin Cooler and hallway to bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle or trash in ladies bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed no receptacle in ladies room **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired 12/01/21 . - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed an approximate 8"x10" hole in wall between kitchen and bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed grease buildup on hood filters **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in ladies room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island House Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island House Taqueria on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island House Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Island House Taqueria.
How does Island House Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Island House Taqueria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Island House Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island House Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Island House Taqueria 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 Island House Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island House Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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