Rigo Tacos Ricos

6212 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Rigo Tacos Ricos four times, with records going back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Rigo Tacos Ricos' latest score of 50 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw flounder fish in walk-in cooler. The Manager moved the raw beef under the raw fish during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Business License Is Expired 12/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and pork in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortillas in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the chlorine sanitizer exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags in direct contact with tortillas.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can open soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the probe thermometer reading 60F in ice water. The operator properly calibrated the thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**

05-06-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marking.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle containing bleach.

41-17-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.

33-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use knives stored in sanitizer between uses.

10-18-5

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 the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for flour. The operator removed the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Mar 25, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rigo Tacos Ricos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rigo Tacos Ricos on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rigo Tacos Ricos?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rigo Tacos Ricos.

How does Rigo Tacos Ricos compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Rigo Tacos Ricos most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Rigo Tacos Ricos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rigo Tacos Ricos have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rigo Tacos Ricos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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