IRMA'S TACOS CRAFT BEER AND TEQUILA BAR
12221 MERCADO DR, Venice FL 34293 · 941-681-2348
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed working containers dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator changed sanitizer bucket and retested at 100ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chemical spray raw beef of raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic quart container in rice at dry storage area and styrofoam cup in cilantro cream sauce at reach-in cooler in prep area. Both used as no handle scoops.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packing tuna in walk-in cooler not removed from packaging. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of canned tomatoes on floor under dry storage rack.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at prep area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in reach-in cooler at cooks line and prep area.
Stored food not covered. Observed open box of all purpose shorting at bottom shelf of clean pan rack at prep area.
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and shell eggs over cooked chorizo sausage in grill cooler draw. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees belonging on storage shelf with clean equipment and food storage. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of hand soap on counter next to single service storage area items. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired training for following staff: Zoie Rector 1-27-25, Nicholas Mitch 9-13-25,Haley Thompson 1-7-25,Elijah Patureau, 8-30-25.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops in flour bin with scoop handle in flour. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 8-29-24
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in corn flour bin with handle in flour. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table at front cooks line with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef in Walk-in cooler over case of oranges. Observed em move beef for proper storage.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed form bowl use as scoop in salsa at cooks line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line.
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat 2-16-23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle of soda gun at bar. Observed employee clean nozzle. Repeat 2-16-23
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 2-16-23
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.