MADE IN ROME ORGANIC GELATO
5204 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242 · (941) 960-5344
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licenses expired 12/1/25.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licenses expired 12/1/25.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice cream scoops stored in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Manager removed the scoops to be sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for the three compartment sink and wiping cloth sanitizer.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean food containers stored next to the hand wash sink in the preparation area. Manager removed the items.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in kitchen and front counter area soiled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed bucket in hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.Observed bathroom separated by rope stand. Employee stated bathroom not for public. Observed out of order sign on bathroom. Employee removed sign, bathroom works.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.