MICHELANGELO PIZZA
2957 UNIVERSITY PKWY · SARASOTA · Manatee County · FL 34243
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed two cooked pizzas on display behind customer seating booth. No protective barrier in place. Operator placed pizza in display cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass display cooler, Observed ambient air temperature at 52°F. Observed the following temperatures: deep dish pizza; (64°F – Cold Holding), meat lovers pizza; (60°F – Cold Holding), philly steak pizza; (52°F – Cold Holding). **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately one live roach under double door hooded reach in cooler proximal to ware washing area, approximately one live roach on plumbing line at ware washing area, approximately one live roach on floor at ware washing area, approximately one live roach at reach in freezer gasket, and approximately one live roach at walk in cooler gasket. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach egg on top of detergent bin at ware washing area. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in display holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Basic 15
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food at hooded reach in cooler for salad. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing at ware washing area. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-21-4Basic – Female Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole (approximately 4"x4") in or other damage to wall. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Observed approximately 4 dead Dead roaches on premises at ware washing area and dead roach at reach in freezer gasket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Triple door hooded Reach-in cooler, double door hooded reach in cooler and single door reach in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-41-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:29 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.