Inspection Report

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MIGUELS FRENCH CONTINENTAL

6631 MIDNIGHT PASS RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342422508

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3746834
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785336
DBPR license6801945

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed soda bottles in ice. Spoke with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3lbs bronzino defrosted in vacuum package. Instructions on case to remove prior to defrost.Cook removed from walkin cooler, defrosted.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hood cleaner and easy off on shelf in dry storage next to powdered sugar and mayonnaise. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed line from soda gun draining into hand sink.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels in employee bathroom.

#16Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed soup, rice, bread pudding without date marks.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed ice bin at wait station with black substance in corners and in ice machine on white chute guard.

#2Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 3lbs bronzino defrosted in vacuum package. Instructions on case to remove prior to defrost.

Stop Sale
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle missing from 2 reach in cooler doors.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap above screen door that opens to the outside approximately 1' x3".

#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and debris on floor under fryer and grill. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice cream freezer towards employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed both freezer chest lids soiled.

#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed water not draining in kitchen hand sink. Needs repair.

#9Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.Observed in kitchen with towels inside. Employee dumped and added bleach to water without soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.