South Gate Ridge, Sarasota County

TACOS EL COSTENO 2 LLC

5769 BENEVA RD, South Gate Ridge, FL 34233

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 Intermediate
Jan 28, 2026
City
South Gate Ridge
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

31B-03-4

Detail 24329764

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 24329772

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking on any prepared food items. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 24329771

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink in kitchen.

36-03-4

Detail 24329763

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no coving along triple sink wall.

14-11-5

Detail 24329762

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on left door of reach in cooler across from grill.

35B-01-4

Detail 24329769

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1/4" gap around rear door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24329765

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soup, potatos, sugar containers, and tortillas stored on floor in preparation area and dry storage area. Also, produce and meats on floor in walk in cooler.

36-24-5

Detail 24329767

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 5" hole in wall towards triple sink near pipe.

31B-04-4

Detail 24329768

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 24329766

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on right door of reach in cooler across from grill.

08B-12-5

Detail 24329770

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef prepared previous day in reach in cooler, not covered. Repeat Violation

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23962575

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in glass door reach in cooler, raw chicken and beef stored over cooked pork and beef. Person in charge relocated. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23962576

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door reach in cooler 7 lbs. pork carnitas 81F, beef 46F. Pork carnitas in cooler overnight, see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23962572

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door reach in cooler 7 lbs. pork carnitas 81F, beef 46F. Pork carnitas in cooler overnight, see stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 23962574

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to oil under preparation table next to reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed cleaner. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 23962569

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at 200ppm chlorine. Corrected with Person in charge to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23962567

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by oven.

02C-02-5

Detail 23962568

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing prepared held onsite date marked.

31B-06-4

Detail 23962571

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand washing sink next to triple sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 23962566

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 1/4 " gap around exterior rear door frame.

23-03-4

Detail 23962573

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed shelf under cooking grill with food debris and grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23962570

Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed beef in reach in freezer not covered.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 23641420

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on top of reach in cooler with cut marks. Observed food debris on underside of blade on slicer.

31B-02-4

Detail 23641424

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by oven. Employee added. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23641421

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink by oven. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23641428

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Did not observe any dates prepared onsite.

14-01-5

Detail 23641426

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed styrofoam soup cup without handles in salsa in reach in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23641419

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed in kitchen area tiles not smooth.

14-09-4

Detail 23641427

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed soiled cutting board on top of reach in cooler with cut marks.

08B-38-4

Detail 23641422

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed eggs and produce on floor in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23641423

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris and grease on shelf under grill. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23641425

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to oven.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-11-5

Detail 23323451

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed double glass door reach in cooler and stove oven not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23323450

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1/2 " gap and 1/4 " gap in exterior back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23323452

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed at back entrance damage in door frame wall just inside back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 23323449

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Observed on shared dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23323453

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 23323448

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed front hand washing sink with drain and trap disconnected. Hand wash sink must be repaired and is in plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Hand wash sink not operational at cook line. Time Extended

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23096645

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed eggs over cooked meats and raw beef over Cooked beans in walk in cooler. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23096641

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic deli trays in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23096646

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23096638

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Operator added. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23096637

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed double glass door reach in cooler and stove oven not working. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23096636

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1/2 " gap and 1/4 " gap in exterior back door. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23096639

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed at back entrance damage in door frame wall just inside back door.

33-11-4

Detail 23096643

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Observed on shared dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23096642

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23096644

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23096640

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed front hand washing sink with drain and trap disconnected. Hand wash sink must be repaired and is in plan. Warning

Mar 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-11-4

Detail 22728418

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza