MEDITERRANEO
1970 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342365921
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (52F – Cold Holding); Meat sauce (51F – Cold Holding); Pasta (55F – Cold Holding); Lamb (50F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in a soiled pan in the front counter area. Employee removed the utensils and pan to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil and vinegar stored on the floor in the kitchen. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb thawing at room temperature in the preparation area. Chef placed the lamb in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.