Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

TACO JALISCO

6895 S TAMIAMI TRL, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24573185

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over ready to eat rice and sauces in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the shelled eggs beside the raw chicken and raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

27-05-5

Detail 24573183

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed handwashing sink beside cook line cold water is shut off. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24573181

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by empty container. The manager removed container from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24573179

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24573176

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/ Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24573184

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 out the Employee Reporting Form (HR 5030-203). The operator filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24573175

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. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24573180

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24573178

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24573182

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24573177

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date labels on pork and steak taquitos in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager stated they were old date labels and they were going to change date labels. The operator changed date labels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-08-5

Detail 24140144

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site not properly date marked when removed from the freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 24140142

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups with no handle used as scoop for salsas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24140143

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket on the reach in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 24140145

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation and food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 23980038

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade to go bags in contact with Gordita bread in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator removed the bread. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23980036

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut raw onions in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23980034

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef prepared on site date marked 8/14. The operator discarded the beef. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23980040

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beef prepared on site date marked 8/14. The operator discarded the beef. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23980028

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.

16-37-1

Detail 23980035

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 23980037

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/ The certified food manager arrived after inspection was started. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23980031

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

02C-08-5

Detail 23980039

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site not properly date marked when removed from the freezer. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23980029

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups with no handle used as scoop for salsas. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23980030

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket on the reach in cooler door.

10-20-4

Detail 23980033

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 23980032

Basic - Lights in food preparation and food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

Mar 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 23634872

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cooked green chiles.

14-15-4

Detail 23634869

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with salt.

08A-20-5

Detail 23634871

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23634874

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a soiled wiping cloth then place cooked beef on the flat top grill without changing gloves. The employee was educated on proper gloves protocol. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23634875

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-04-5

Detail 23634868

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked beef removed from the freezer not date marked with the date removed from the freezer.

14-01-5

Detail 23634877

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoop for rice and beans in the storage area. The operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23634876

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23634870

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23634873

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use tongs stored in 97F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the tongs from the water. Corrected On-Site