TAPAS AND FUN
2667 MALL DR, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.580.2169
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet on hand sink near three compartment sink it working.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
Apr 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed shared mop sink with hose and no vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pitcher in front hand sink. Item removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Did not observe agreements. Emailed to operator in English and Spanish.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed packaged food by operation in front reach in coolers not date marked.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed washed equipment without being sanitized.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet on hand sink near three compartment sink it working.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed shrimp defrosting in standing water.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and rinse cooking equipment without sanitizing. The operator properly sanitized the equipment.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the water at the hand sink behind the front counter at 77F.
Ceiling tile missing near the rear exit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones.
Water draining onto floor surface at the hand sink near the three compartment sink.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked chorizo in the 2-door cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed single-service items stored inside the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic food containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the single-service items.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over unwashed carrots in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the plastic bottles.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored near napkins in the dish area. The operator properly stored the spray bottles.
Ceiling tile missing in the dish area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in the middle of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on a food preparation table in the middle of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed plastic bottles of olive oil stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in the kitchen.
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.