LA MUCCA BALLERINA
1668 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-15-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ob Observed sautéed spinach, pesto pasta, meatballs, rolled eggplant, fresh mozzarella cold held in cooler at front counter overnight above 49°F. Provolone, milk held in front line cooler above 50°F. roasted peppers, cut deli meat stacks above 50°F. Product discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw veal over cooked meatballs. Reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed sauteed spinach, pesto pasta, meatballs, rolled eggplant, fresh mozzarella cold held in cooler at front counter overnight above 49°F. Provolone, milk held in front line cooler above 50°F. roasted peppers, cut deli meat stacks above 50°F. Product discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-03-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. **Warning**
04-02-4Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Location has no walk in cooler. No walk in freezer. Multiple coolers ambient temperature recorded at 49°F. Only one 2 door working cooler. **Warning**
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
Basic 1
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. No faucets working at front counter sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:56 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.