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Tacos El Costeno

3005 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Tacos El Costeno has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tacos El Costeno is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on bottom reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Soiled bottom of refrigerator with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gasket on bottom of refrigerator and food debris on bottom.
23-03-4
95
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed no screen, opening not closed and rear door open.
35B-14-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris on floor under equipment and Under refrigerator.
36-01-4
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler pork 48F, beef 49F . Operator moved product to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
82
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Printed for operator and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
78
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Aug 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Costeno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Costeno on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Costeno?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Costeno.

How does Tacos El Costeno compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Tacos El Costeno most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Tacos El Costeno's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Costeno have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Costeno 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 Tacos El Costeno inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Costeno is inspected around three times per year on average.

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