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MARCELS

1568 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575935
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10744501
DBPR license6804736

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the salmon **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jeremy Duclut 2/7/20 National Registary of Food Service Safety, Only CFM for the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen. Owner placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the bar area soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the salmon. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan racks in the dishwasher area have rusted shelves. Interior top of the microwave oven in the preparation area rusted. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed and sanitized the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all chest freezers in the dry storage area soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.