Tomatillos Fresh Mex
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Tomatillos Fresh Mex stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Venice restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled above the three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Surface rust on the can opener blade.
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic measuring cup with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice. The operator removed the cup from the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
70
Nov 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese in walk-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
02C-03-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler empanadas, stuffed peppers, rice and cut meat Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust and grease. Repeat 9-17-24 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
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. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
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 - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed unsealed non- hard wood tortilla press in use. Operator stopped use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-25-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Operator disposed of cracked containers. Repeat 12-28-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of black bean on floor in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 12-28-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items stored on floor in hall by restrooms. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed non- hard wood tortilla press in use. Operates stopped use. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - ceiling vents soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat 12-28-23. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
43
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
53A-16-4
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. Print copy of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator. Operator hung up poster. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food in Walk-in cooler lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information.
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at mop sink. Repeat 11-28-22.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of chute the ice machine/bin on soda machine. Observed operator remove and clean chute. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed operator print and post license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed em beverages on shelf above clean equipment and food it kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned tomatoes of floor in hall. Observed operator move cases off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Nov 28, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked black beans 33 lbs. dated the 11-25-22 and cheese sauce 11 lbs. dated 11-22-22 in reduced oxygen packaging. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of items.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray spray bottles at mop sink. Observed operator label bottles. Repeat 7-12-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of out walk-in-cooler used as dry storage unit.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cooked black beans 33 lbs. dated the 11-25-22 and cheese sauce 11 lbs. dated 11-22-22 in reduced oxygen packaging. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of items.
03G-54-1
61
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to mop sink. Observed employee label bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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.
11-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on fan cover in Walk-in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor in hallway. Observed employee place jugs on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under prep table.
14-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tomatillos Fresh Mex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tomatillos Fresh Mex on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tomatillos Fresh Mex?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tomatillos Fresh Mex.
How does Tomatillos Fresh Mex compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Tomatillos Fresh Mex most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Tomatillos Fresh Mex's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tomatillos Fresh Mex have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tomatillos Fresh Mex means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tomatillos Fresh Mex inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tomatillos Fresh Mex is inspected around two times per year on average.
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