TAPATIO'S KITCHEN
6592 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-321-4711
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 5 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for seasoning. The operator removed the portion cup.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to the solution. The solution is at 100ppm.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while cooking food. The employee discarded the gum.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and cigarettes on a food preparation table near the steam table. The operator properly stored the personal items.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to 50ppm.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. The operator properly store the bread.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation area near the bain marie. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to a concentration of 100ppm.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over portioned salsa verde in the glass door reach in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over cooked ham in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a #10 can of beans stored inside the hand sink. The operator removed the can from the hand sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored on the floor underneath the counter at the front window. The operator properly stored the plastic bottles.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on the floor underneath the grill. The operator properly stored the bucket.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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