Reyna's Taqueria
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
64
Score
Reyna's Taqueria appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Reyna's Taqueria was last inspected on Oct 31, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Reyna's Taqueria's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 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 on the cook line: Cooked onions (92F - Hot Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them on the flattop to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in the all in cooler. Operator placed them on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on the cook line. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the cooks working without a hair restraint. Operator had him put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of meat stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in the kitchen: Chicken (88F - Cold Holding); Beef (88F - Cold Holding); Pork (87F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (87F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been cooked approximately 3 and a half hours ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of hand cream stored above single service articles in the front. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over prepped lettuce in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in the kitchen: Chicken (88F - Cold Holding); Beef (88F - Cold Holding); Pork (87F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (87F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been cooked approximately 3 and a half hours ago. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their front hand sink with a sanitizer bucket inside. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee shirt and umbrella stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
47
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side make table cooler: Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the pork, chicken, and steak had been there overnight while all other food was there for approximately 1hr. Operator willingly disposed of the pork,chicken, and steak, and placed all other food into the walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed canisters of butane fuel stored over grape juice in the dry storage area. Operator removed the fuel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side make table cooler: Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the pork, chicken, and steak had been there overnight while all other food was there for approximately 1hr. Operator willingly disposed of the pork,chicken, and steak, and placed all other food into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only one certificate for the 6 employees working at present. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink filled with dirty dishes. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on top of a box of customer drinks in the dry storage area. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handles in direct contact with food in containers of flour and cornmeal. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to dishes in the clean dish area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
39
Dec 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
May 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on gravel/sand.
33-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle in rice. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in rear kitchen. Employee placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on food preparation table. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of beef on floor in Walk in freezer. Employee moved food to shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reyna's Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reyna's Taqueria on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reyna's Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reyna's Taqueria.
How does Reyna's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Reyna's Taqueria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Reyna's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reyna's Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Reyna's Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Reyna's Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reyna's Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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