EL MELVIN
1355 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342365616
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee rewashed the dishes, washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer reading +200ppm. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at the middle hand washing sink in the bar area shut off. Bartender started the plumber had been contacted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:54 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.