RESTAURANTE DON BETO JAIMES
6320 15TH ST E SUITE A5, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941.752.7404
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019004177 | Jan 7, 2019 | Mar 5, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food items stored in nonfood grade bags in reach in cooler and freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator moved tongs.
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Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed food being prepared on the triple sink. Operator moved food.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food items stored in nonfood grade bags in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor in pans. Operator moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on cook line not inverted. Operator moved items.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed food being prepared on the triple sink.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food items stored in nonfood grade bags in reach in cooler.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard used on the floor partially under mats.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in kitchen stored on prep table and counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked pork, large bowl of salsa prepared on site in reach in freezer and in reach in cooler and not date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in kitchen stored on prep table and counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths used in kitchen for wiping down cutting boards.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed no sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on soiled apron and then handling ready to eat food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw animal food stored with and over ready to eat food in reach in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees not changing gloves or washing hands after changing tasks.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in kitchen stored on prep table and counter.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed the center hood exhaust dripping grease above the flat grill and range when employee is preparing food. Hood filters are missing.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on hood walls and ceiling.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave handle and inside soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths used in kitchen for wiping down cutting boards.
Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored in clean sanitizer solution.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed employee handling dirty equipment and then clean equipment and utensils. Operator coached employee on proper handling.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee work from raw food to ready to eat food without changing gloves and washing hands. Coached employees on proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat salsa in reach in cooler.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employees handling raw beef and pork bare handed without the use of gloves. Coached employees on proper procedure.
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling throughput kitchen not easily cleanable.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed and not in establishment. Operator is working on getting license on line.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage dumpster over flowing onto the ground.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on the prep table and next to floor mixer.
Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes, onions, peppers, oil and tomatoes stored on the floor throughout prep kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed a build up of garbage and other materials piled on the ground around the dumpster on the pad.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet soiled cloths used under cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed wood surface walls in prep kitchen behind prep tables soiled and not easily cleanable.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
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.