Tacos La Casita
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tacos La Casita stretching back to 2022. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Tacos La Casita is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed last years license posted. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed the hand wash sink leaking onto the floor. Operator mopped up the water and called a plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in 78F standing water. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. Observed no signed agreements. Had the operator sign a copy and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for rice. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the wrong year for their license displayed. Reviewed with the operator how to set up their account and print off their new license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed ac filters stored over clean dishes. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed an employee thaw chicken with hot running water. Operator switched it to cold. **Corrected On-Site**
06-07-5
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medical rubbing alcohol stored over their clean dishes in the kitchen. Operator disposed of the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under a cutting board. Operator removed the cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the make table: Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator called their repairman and placed bags of ice on the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple unlabeled cooked rice and meats in the standing reach in cooler in the back. Operator stated the food had been made Friday and labeled the food appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of flour in the back. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple bottles of water on the back prep table. Operator placed bottles in a labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat beef in the make table reach in cooler. Operator placed raw beef on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a large flying insect burrowing into a container of flour in the kitchen. Operator killed the insect and threw away the flour. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade grocery bag in direct contact with tortillas in the reach in cooler. Operate placed the tortillas in a ziplock bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a large flying insect burrowing into a container of flour in the kitchen. Operator killed the insect and threw away the flour. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator and her employe sign a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sing at the front counter sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple container of food in the kitchen. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves in the dry storage area. **Warning**
14-05-4
33
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in the reach in cooler back preparation area. Owner placed the eggs below the cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in the back preparation area showing water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf under the preparation table in the back kitchen area rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in the back kitchen area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
50
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink cup stored in Hand wash sink. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on sandwich preparation table in preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-09-4
Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be available during all periods of operation. Bathroom was not available during all hours of operation. Owner changed rules allowing restrooms to be used by establishment customers. **Corrected On-Site**
32-27-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos La Casita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos La Casita on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos La Casita?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos La Casita.
How does Tacos La Casita compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Tacos La Casita most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Tacos La Casita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos La Casita have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos La Casita 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 La Casita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos La Casita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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