Taco Jalisco

6895 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Taco Jalisco stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Taco Jalisco's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 multiple foods prepared on site not properly date marked when removed from the freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**

02C-08-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups with no handle used as scoop for salsas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**

14-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket on the reach in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation and food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**

38-07-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Jalisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Jalisco on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taco Jalisco compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Taco Jalisco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Taco Jalisco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Jalisco have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Jalisco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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