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LOS COMPADRES MARKET I

1155 N WASHINGTON BLVD UNIT C-D, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-879-4460

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805929
Grade history
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon (51F - Cold Holding); stored in a pan stacked on top of pans in the top section on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the bacon had been stored there for 30 minutes. Manager placed the bacon in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Manager placed soap at the hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of salsa stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated the sauce was prepared on 7/21. Employee placed a date mark on the salsa.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the front counter area. Manager placed the water on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in the bathroom on the grocery side. Manager placed soap at the hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty pans then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Employee removed the strainer.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed the phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Employee removed the knives to be sanitized.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee placed the pork in the walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at the hand washing sink in the meat department. Manager turned on the hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the microwave oven on the cook line rusted.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the reach in freezer across from the three compartment sink.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the meat department.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed the wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utilities without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized the slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan and utensils stored in the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table next to food in the cook line area. Employee removed the phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the establishment.
Basic/35B-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in the unisex bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in the walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon (51F - Cold Holding); stored in a pan stacked on top of pans in the top section on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the bacon had been stored there for 30 minutes. Manager placed the bacon in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the establishment.
Basic/35B-01-4
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Containers of lettuce stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the lettuce on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed and sanitized the knives.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over produce in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the tortilla above the tortillas.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled a trash can then clean utensils with washing their hands. Employee removed the knife to be sanitized and washed their hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed the wet wiping cloths.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the cook line.
Basic/29-49-6

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.