EL MELVIN
1355 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342365616
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored in Togo bags in a hot holding unit on the cook line. Manager removed the rice from the bags. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
11-07-5Intermediate – 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.
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Manager placed the shrimp under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bartender cut limes before washing. Bartender washed the cut and uncut limes. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.