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MAEMI ON 17TH

3482 17 ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34235

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3352800
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8372060
DBPR license6802143

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked shrimp in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee placed the fish below the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands, changed gloves and sanitized equipment. Employee handled raw beef and washed their hands with the gloves still on. Employee was informed then washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce (55F – Cold Holding); shell eggs (57F – Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hours. Employee emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – 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. Emailed handouts to the operator.

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.

#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts to the operator. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees food handlers training expired on 8/3/23. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. 3 ceiling tiles missing in the back area of the kitchen.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 8 ceiling tiles in the dinning area showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several areas in the kitchen have peeled flooring.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer in the back area of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic16-04-4

Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.