Screaming Goat Taqueria

6606 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Screaming Goat Taqueria six times, with records going back to 2022. On Aug 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Screaming Goat Taqueria's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice prepared on site date marked 8/1 in the stand up reach in cooler. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed rice prepared on site date marked 8/1 in the stand up reach in cooler. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloths stored hanging over the faucet of the handwashing sinks in the kitchen. The operator properly the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the entrance to the cook line.

33-38-4

Mar 20, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the quaternary test kit saturated and no longer able to read sanitizer levels.

16-37-1

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. The operator placed a trash can near the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

33-38-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by trash can. Operator moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer soiled with slime like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed top shelves in reach in cooler soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Screaming Goat Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Screaming Goat Taqueria on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Screaming Goat Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Screaming Goat Taqueria.

How does Screaming Goat Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Screaming Goat Taqueria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Screaming Goat Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Screaming Goat Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Screaming Goat 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 Screaming Goat Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Screaming Goat Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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