Mi Pueblo

4436 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 · Permanent Food Service · License 6804421

B
Grade B
Safety score 82 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 18, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · fixed by the Sep 18 follow-up · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection
    6 high priority (3 fixed by the Sep 18 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot)
    -18
  • Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

6 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 18, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 17, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    6 violations found:

    • 6 High priority
    What the inspector cited

    High priority6

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

      Observed in walkin cooler, 2-20lb. Tubs of cooked chicken date marked 9/10.

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

      Observed in walkin cooler, 2-20lb. Tubs of cooked chicken date marked 9/10.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed in walkin cooler cold holding cooked taco beef 45°F, shredded cheese 46°F, cooked chicken 47°F. Manager called for service. Observed chorizo in reach in cooler at 49°F. Manager relocated to reach in freezer.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed raw beef steak over tortillas and buns in pull out drawer on cook line. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      Observed hose on splitter without vacuum breaker at mop sink.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Observed DAP sealant in caulking gun on food stored in dry storage. Manager removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Chemicals and toxic substances1