Los Vagos

4300 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Los Vagos five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Los Vagos squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Operator was able to show proof that they reapplied but was not able to show proof that they made a payment.

50-17-3

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.

53B-01-5

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed only last year's license. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on the food truck.

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed last years license.

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the sides of the equipment on the cook line.

23-03-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed multiple containers of insecticide for household use inside the food truck. Operator took containers off the truck. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

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. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager's certificate. Operator stated they have a certificate but left it at home. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Jun 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Vagos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Vagos on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Vagos?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Vagos.

How does Los Vagos compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Los Vagos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Los Vagos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Vagos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Vagos 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 Los Vagos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Vagos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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