Mi Pueblo
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Mi Pueblo has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Mi Pueblo is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 16 quarts of cream sauce in walk in cooler marked 12/20/25. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 16 quarts of cream sauce in walk in cooler marked 12/20/25. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed case of beef on floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed rice in oven hot holding at 118F. Manager placed on oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for sink and surface used at triple sink and sanitation buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle next to dish machine unlabeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on walk in cooler door gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding cooked onions and peppers 75F , corn 119F, rice 114F, taco beef 117F. Product was next to grill, steam table, and in oven not on. Manager reheated cooked vegetables on grill and turned oven on to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled bottle by dish machine. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of eggs on floor in walk in cooler in carton. Manager relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice bin. Manager cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
70
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler 30 lbs. Shredded Chicken dated 8/1/24; 25 lbs red sauce 8/1/24; 30 lbs cream sauce 8/2/24; 8lbs.green sauce 7/31/24. Manager discarded all product. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed in walk in cooler 30 lbs. Shredded Chicken dated 8/1/24; 25 lbs red sauce 8/1/24; 30 lbs cream sauce 8/2/24; 8lbs.green sauce 7/31/24. Manager discarded all product. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed floor tiles missing under fryer and oven.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed over preparation table. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed beef defrosting in triple sink without running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen above cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
50
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
55
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cooked vegetables peppers and onions for an hour at 78F. Cook placed on grill and heated to 139F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cut cooked Chicken at 53F and cooked Chicken breast at 56F .Operator removed to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Observed in walkin cooler , 24 lbs Cream Sauce dated 1/2/24 and 30 lbs Red Sauce dated 1/9/24. Operator discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed sanitizer bucket at approximately 25 ppm. Manager corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no test kit for sink and surface at triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and debris on floor under fryer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing under cooking equipment on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
45
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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. Observed no vomit cleaning plan. Emailed English and Spanish plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available for triple sink sink and surface sanitizer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food pans on storage shelves wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3" x5" hole in ceiling tile above Dishwashing Machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of machine under door flanges. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile under stovetop range and oven.
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of Reachin Cooler across from fryers. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
61
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Pueblo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Pueblo on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Pueblo?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mi Pueblo.
How does Mi Pueblo compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Mi Pueblo most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Mi Pueblo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Pueblo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Pueblo 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 Mi Pueblo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Pueblo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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