Taqueria Nieto

6309 15Th Street East, Sarasota, FL 34243
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria Nieto has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 5, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Taqueria Nieto's record stops at Apr 5, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Taqueria Nieto on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with ready to eat cut Tomatoes ,no running potable water. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 flying insects in mobile food truck kitchen . **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times filled with produce. Person in charge removed produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - 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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. **Warning**
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 a copy of the handout in Spanish. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted over 3 compartment sink. Person in charge inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters with grease over Grill. **Warning**
23-03-4
27
Jun 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Nieto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Nieto on file is from Apr 5, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Nieto compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Taqueria Nieto most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Taqueria Nieto's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Nieto have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Nieto means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.