CHARLIE'S TAQUERIA
3250 DESOTO RD, Sarasota FL 34234
Last inspected Aug 30, 2024 · 4 visits since December 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (58F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (57F - Cold Holding) stored on the counter at room temperature. Operator stated the items were stored at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the items in a reach in cooler.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024041811 | Jun 12, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (58F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (57F - Cold Holding) stored on the counter at room temperature. Operator stated the items were stored at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the items in a reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach and spray can of pesticide stored next to containers of food on the floor of the MFDV. Operator moved the bleach and pesticide.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee drinks stored in the hand washing sink. Employee removed the drinks.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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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.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the MFDV.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Open bag of tortillas stored next to the hand washing sink. Employee removed the tortillas.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Several wet wiping cloths stored on the counter in the MFDV. Operator placed the towels in a sanitizer bucket.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in the three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands in a hand washing sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cutlery kits, deli paper and single use gloves stored on the floor. Owner placed the items on a shelf.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.