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MATTISONS CITY GRILLE

1 N LEMON AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342365730

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3447300
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736327
DBPR license6804697

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#3High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine . Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink and called the technician. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella cheese (50F – Cold Holding); stored in a double pan in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Chef stated the cheese had been stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Chef discarded the cheese. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese (50F – Cold Holding); stored in a double pan in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Chef stated the cheese had been stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Chef discarded the cheese. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the north wait station area soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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.