RIGO TACOS RICOS
6212 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-250-1563
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2025
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 38 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Business License Is Expired 12/1/2025.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Business License Is Expired 12/1/2025.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw flounder fish in walk-in cooler. The Manager moved the raw beef under the raw fish during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and pork in walk-in cooler not date marked.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags in direct contact with tortillas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortillas in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the chlorine sanitizer exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can open soiled with food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the probe thermometer reading 60F in ice water. The operator properly calibrated the thermometer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle containing bleach.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for flour. The operator removed the plastic container.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use knives stored in sanitizer between uses.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection 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.