IRMA'S TACOS CRAFT BEER AND TEQUILA BAR
3080 FRUITVILLE COMMONS BLVD, Sarasota FL 34240 · 816.585.1376
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat pork and chorizo date marked 8/4, which was more than 7 days. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener with debris build up. Operator cleaned and sanitized it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed their ice machine with black build up inside.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine. Operator cleaned it off.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups in their spice containers. Operator removed them.
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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 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its container before thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its container before thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener with debris build up. Operator cleaned and sanitized it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. Operator states he left it at home.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed their ice machine with black build up inside.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine. Operator cleaned it off.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups in their spice containers. Operator removed them.
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 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its container before thawing. Operator disposed of the product willingly.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of their dish machine. Operator cleaned it off.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide their up to date license.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two open water bottles in the right side cook line cooler. Operator removed them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls not inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled wiping clothes stored over clean dishes in the ware washing area. Operator removed them.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor for the bar. Operator placed it on bucket.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat pork and chorizo date marked 8/4, which was more than 7 days. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed ready to eat pork and chorizo date marked 8/4, which was more than 7 days. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
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/ Observed more than 4 staff members engaged in food handling with no certified food manager present. Manager showed up at the end of the inspection.
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 packaged tuna thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee cooking food with a watch on. Operator had then remove their watch.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee water bottle in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the bottle.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the tow bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels there.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Guacamole with pico de galo (46F - Cold Holding). They were above the fill line. Operator lowered the food below the fill line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the cook line and the prep area. Operator placed these buckets in buckets.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front bar hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Operator removed the garbage from the sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the tow bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels there.
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. Observed no proof of employee training.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwasher. Operator cleaned the top.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on a ceiling vent in the back prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two scoops with handles touching food in containers of flour. Operator removed the scoops.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm quaternary. Operator switched to chlorine and made a 100ppm chlorine bucket.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.