La Casita Tacos

1537 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

La Casita Tacos has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light missing in the middle of the MFDV.
38-07-4
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
90
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. Emailed handouts to the operator
11-27-4
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. Emailed handouts to the operator
11-07-5
82
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
86
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Sep 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Casita Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Casita Tacos on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does La Casita Tacos compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

La Casita Tacos most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has La Casita Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Casita Tacos have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Casita Tacos 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 Casita Tacos inspected?

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