ROCCOS TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR
243 N CATTLEMAN RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-477-8226
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 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 →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a cooler on the line that was not turned on with the following food items (1 quart each) stored overnight: Guacamole, Salsa, Sour cream, Caesar dressing, Chipotle dressing, Avocado Ranch dressing. All items at 60F. Operator discarded all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a cooler on the line that was not turned on with the following food items (1 quart each) stored overnight: Guacamole, Salsa, Sour cream, Caesar dressing, Chipotle dressing, Avocado Ranch dressing. All items at 60F. Operator discarded all items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or handwashing sign at the bar handwashing sink.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 soiled ceiling vents as you enter the kitchen from dining room.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee drinking a personal drink while preparing food. Drink was removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat in still water thawing. Operator moved item to proper thaw.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed the light switch in dish area missing the cover to expose wires.
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the sanitizer rinse at 112F on the dishmachine. Operator contacted Ecolab. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee enter kitchen, grab phone with no hand wash and begin to prepare food. Operator coached.
No temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 soiled ceiling vents as you enter the kitchen from dining room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cutting board on kitchen line. Operator moved phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro containers stored wet.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a line cook handling ready to eat food and changing tasks without a hand wash.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef stored over shrimp in the reach in cooler on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar hand washing sink on far left of bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored above the prep table in back kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro containers stored wet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed 4 soda gun waste lines missing at the bar.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled. Operator cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Operator filled it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rolling container with sugar not labeled.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs being used for ready to eat food not properly sanitized. Operator corrected.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food containers of product removed from original packaging not labeled in the back kitchen under and next to the prep table. Operator labeled containers.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored above prep table. Operator moved drink to appropriate area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and cambro's stored wet in dish area and next to meat prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in salad prep area. Operator corrected.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers under prep table not labeled.
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.