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Taco Fusion Express

4826 Mcintosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Taco Fusion Express has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cold holding pork 48F, beef 52F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
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 Jose Sanchez working over 3 months and Karen Lezama and no employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Operator corrected by double bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
50
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
86
May 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Fusion Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Fusion Express on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Fusion Express?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Fusion Express.

How does Taco Fusion Express compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Taco Fusion Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Taco Fusion Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Fusion Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Fusion Express 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 Taco Fusion Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Fusion Express is inspected around four times per year on average.

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