Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MEDITERRANEO

1970 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342365921

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3441256
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730282
DBPR license6804021

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-29-4

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority12A-09-4

High 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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic10-17-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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.