La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp stored over cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee removed the tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed avocados in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area with no date mark. Employee stated the rice was cooked on 3/22. Employee placed a date mark on the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
58
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of tortillas stored on a container of dish machine sanitizer on the cook line. Owner removed the tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled there phone then clean equipment without washing there hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks stored on a shelf above a preparation tables in the kitchen. Owner removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Employee placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - 2 Employees began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used a hand washing sink to fill a sanitizer bucket. Educated manager and employees that hand washing sink are to be used for washing hands only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a shelf on the cook line next to clean dish ware. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Owner placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading 00ppm. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in the back preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the reach in freezer next to the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dish machine. Owner placed soap at the hand washing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of slate top stove cracked/broken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the wall next to the toilet in the mens bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in the dishwasher and back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-02-5
61
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw beef stored over containers of juice base in the stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area. Owner removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine. Owner placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in the back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of slate stove top cracked. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to the exhaust hood right side. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-36-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry storage shelves in the dry storage area. Owner removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos.
How does La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos 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 La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Brisa Tacos Y Marsicos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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