Rincon Tolteca Mexican Restaurant
4607 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Last inspected May 1, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
- Passed 5 of 7 graded inspections since 2024.
- Keeps coming up: Food management certification valid / employee training verification, cited 4 times, plus 9 other repeat issues.
- 4 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 7 visits
- 2026
- Passed May 1
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- Minor Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
- 2025
- Passed Oct 29
Routine Inspection
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Minor Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
- Failed Mar 25
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
- Critical Food management certification valid / employee training verification
- Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- Minor Current license properly displayed
- Minor Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- 2024
- Passed Nov 19
Callback Reinspection
2 violations
- Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
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