Reynas Taqueria
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2023
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Reynas Taqueria has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 29, 2023. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Reynas Taqueria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 29, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Reynas Taqueria's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm, employee changed sanitizer and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-53-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.Observed pork pulled from freezer not dated when pulled yesterday. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed one of the utensil holding in water at 123F, employee corrected to 173F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed NyQuil and supplements next to single serve containers on shelf in preparation area. Employ corrected by relocating. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employee cooking food without hair restraint. Spoke with person in charge. Employee corrected with hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
74
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
78
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher in Hand wash sink. Manager corrected by removing. **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/. Observed no managers certificates. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed 4 containers pulled from freezer yesterday with a July date marked on containers. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 7 third pans of Chorizo covered in Saran with lids stacked at 71F in Walkin Cooler for approximately 1 hour. Educated staff on proper cooling techniques, and they uncovered to allow to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in Reachin Cooler units at front counter and back preparation area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters on flat top side of kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers in storage area not inverted. Also observed soup cups and soufflé cups stored on floor in upstairs storage unit above Walkin cooler. Manager corrected by inverting and removing from floor. . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen beef cheeks in Walkin Freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Walkin Cooler with dust buildup on fan covers. **Warning**
36-50-4
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 handle in rice and flour. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reynas Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reynas Taqueria on file is from Nov 29, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Reynas Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Reynas Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Reynas Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reynas Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Reynas Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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