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MICHELANGELO PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT

1091 TOLEDO BLADE BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34288

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3567763
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10714187
DBPR license6805220

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#19High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pizza sitting on top of counter for display out in the open to where anyone can touch, etc. Observed operator removing pizza and putting it into display case. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station at pizza counter and server area with black mold like substance near spout where soda is dispensed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to salad station in kitchen. Observed operator refilling paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle in dish area with yellow substance inside and no identifying label. Observed operator putting a label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 18

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside of dish machine, lime scale build upon interior and inside doors. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Observed both men's room and women's room toilets dirty. Observed operator cleaning both restrooms thoroughly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build up on back sides of reach in coolers handles throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf in walk in cooler, to the left where all sliced deli meats and sliced cheeses are stored. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dining room, by entrance to kitchen, and in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in pizza area and entrance to establishment with dust on tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed in dish area cambro stacked wet nesting **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets throughout restaurant on all reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen, prep, server station and pizza station major build up of debris all along cove molding. Observed operator starting to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in back prep area with missing tile as well from where a shelf fell. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop at from counter laying in ice with handle touching ice. Observed operator removing ice scoop and ice that was touching scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven door handle. Observed operator removing tongs from handle. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on top with food residue on it. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on all gaskets throughout establishment. Observed mold like substance underneath soda dispenser where soda comes out of the machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door with broken self closure and not closed all the way. Observed operator closing door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed black bowls for Togo on top of toaster oven not inverted and with debris inside. Observed operator throwing away containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs in walk in cooler not covered. Observed operator covering meatballs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in dish area food debris on walls around dish machine and three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.