MEDITERRANEO
1970 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342365921
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-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over veal chops in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the ground beef below the veal. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken then touched the handle of the walk in cooler without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee washed their hands ,changed their gloves and sanitized the handle of the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several knives stored in the cracks of equipment on the cook line. Employee removed the knives to be removed sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing at room temperature. Chef placed the calamari in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 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.