Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA MUCCA BALLERINA

1668 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3657764
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13495626
DBPR license6805362

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken changed their gloves and handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils then washed their hands **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Owner placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean equipment stored next to the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee removed the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the ovens on the cook line soiled.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pot and pan shelves in the dishwasher area soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 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 32 · Bathrooms
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.