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Tapatio's Kitchen

6592 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Tapatio's Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to the solution. The solution is at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for seasoning. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
90
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while cooking food. The employee discarded the gum.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and cigarettes on a food preparation table near the steam table. The operator properly stored the personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. The operator properly store the bread. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to a concentration of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation area near the bain marie. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over portioned salsa verde in the glass door reach in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over cooked ham in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a #10 can of beans stored inside the hand sink. The operator removed the can from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored on the floor underneath the counter at the front window. The operator properly stored the plastic bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on the floor underneath the grill. The operator properly stored the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tapatio's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tapatio's Kitchen on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tapatio's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tapatio's Kitchen.

How does Tapatio's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Tapatio's Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Tapatio's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tapatio's Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tapatio's Kitchen 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 Tapatio's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tapatio's Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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