Tortas Locas & Bakery in Sarasota, Florida, cited for 16 violations: Sarasota County inspection

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Tortas Locas & Bakery, a Mexican restaurant and bakery in Sarasota, Florida, was cited for 16 violations during a routine inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on October 4, 2024. The establishment, located at 2594 12th Street, received eight high-priority, two intermediate, and six basic violations, state records showed.

Despite these violations, Tortas Locas & Bakery maintains a 4.4-star rating from 133 opinions on Google reviews, suggesting continued popularity among local diners.

A customer named Ebenezer Arturo said recently in a Google reviews post: "Excellent delicious food great fast service. We keep coming back."

Although this Sarasota County eatery wasn't ordered to close, according to state records, it must address the issues before a follow-up inspection. Due to the nature and number of infractions, an administrative complaint was recommended.

High-priority violations centered on unsuitable temperature management of cooked foods, leading to the disposal of pork and chicken due to temperature misuse.

Further high-priority infractions acknowledged in the inspector's note included the use of non-food-grade bags with beef, unacceptable storage of raw animal foods above produce and ready-to-eat items, and the unsuitable storage of cleaning substances near food preparation areas.

Meanwhile, intermediate violations involved the absence of soap and paper towels at handwashing sinks. Basic violations included the use of unsuitable containers for dispensing food, lack of covered waste receptacles, and unsuitable storage of employee belongings.

Locals and visitors can follow all the updates about Tortas Locas & Bakery restaurant on its Facebook page.

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• High Priority Violations:
• • Cooked/heated time/temperature management for safety food not cooled correctly.
  • Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
  • Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • Stop Sale issued on time/temperature management for safety food due to temperature misuse.
  • Time/temperature management for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Unhealthy cleaning substance incorrectly stored.

Please note that each inspection report is a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection, so please continue to visit the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation for updates.