Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MIGUELS FRENCH CONTINENTAL

6631 MIDNIGHT PASS RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342422508

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3495044
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8864229
DBPR license6801945

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time plan needs to be clear, saw 2 plans with paper missing from one. Emailed operator plan with guide. Observed no specific time mark on foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple cooks without food handler certification.

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on most items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 large white boards and 1 medium yellow cutting boards stained and with cut marks in kitchen.

#2Basic40-03-4

Basic – Employee lockers located in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed backpack and cell phone on shelf with clean equipment.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gaskets on top glass door reach in cooler and walk in cooler.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor from entrance to dish machine area.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed carrots, lemons, breadcrumbs, and oil stored on floor between back door and dry storage. Employee removed items from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

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

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted and pitted shelves in walk in cooler.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed mousse and puddings not covered in reach in cooler. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:45 PM.

Violation category totals
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 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.