Inspection Report

Florida DBPR 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 dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3362236
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8381496
DBPR license6801945

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reachin cooler 48F ambient, Cold Holding Chocolate Mousse 50F, Bread Pudding 49F in ric from yesterday.. Chef discarded.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reachin cooler 48F ambient, Cold Holding Chocolate Mousse 50F, Bread Pudding 49F in ric from yesterday.. Chef discarded.

#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on garden hose faucet.

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels in bathroom in back of kitchen. Chef corrected by adding. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate11-26-1

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.Printed and emailed to Chef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate02C-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 no date marking in any refrigerator or freezer storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine.Chef corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed 2 large white cutting boards and a smaller one by ice cream area with grooves and stained. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed carrots on floor by dishwashing machine. Chef corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximately 2' of wall at rear kitchen entrance in disrepair.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer used for ice cream.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign in front ladies bathroom.

#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed backed up water not draining at hand sink at kitchen door entrance.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered.Observed puff pastry in reachin freezer and desserts from previous day in reachin cooler not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.