MAEMI ON 17TH
3482 17 ST, Sarasota FL 34235 · 9414007110
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings between the wall and the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on a shelf on the cook line next to clean plates.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023056176 | Oct 3, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw eggs stored in the top portion over margarine in the bottom section of the make table on the cook line. Employee removed the margarine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service items in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in the dining room water damaged.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles of scoops not stored above the top of sugar and flour in containers in the kitchen. Employee put on gloves and removed the scoops.
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No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain board for drying on the dishwasher.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Sever handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands. Server removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in the dining area showing water damage.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for or air drying cleaned items.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken out of its original packaging stored over ready to eat sauce in the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen. Employee removed the chicken.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 ceiling tiles in the dining room showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 2 ceiling vents in the front counter area soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen torn.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. No drain boards on the dish machine.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored on a shelf above clean pans. Employee removes the bottles.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored on a preparation table next to food. Employees remove the phone.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet on the mop sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though the kitchen.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee was informed and washed their hands in a hand washing sink.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet on the mop sink in the kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Though out the kitchen.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands. Server washed the hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for the dishmachine and sanitizer solution.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator called and updated the license Con #236040843
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 8 ceiling tiles in the dining room showing water damage.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice, flour and sugar containers in the kitchen not labeled. Employee labeled the containers.
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 8 ceiling tiles in the dinning area showing water damage.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several areas in the kitchen have peeled flooring.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer in the back area of the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on the cook line.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Oct 4, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired on 8/3/23.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 8 ceiling tiles in the dinning room showing water damage.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Though out the kitchen.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in the dinning room and kitchen.
Oct 3, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings between the wall and the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on a shelf on the cook line next to clean plates.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired on 8/3/23.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 8 ceiling tiles in the dinning room showing water damage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen soiled.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Though out the kitchen.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in the dinning room and kitchen.
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked shrimp in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee placed the fish below the shrimp.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands, changed gloves and sanitized equipment. Employee handled raw beef and washed their hands with the gloves still on. Employee was informed then washed their hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hours. Employee emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees food handlers training expired on 8/3/23.
Ceiling tile missing. 3 ceiling tiles missing in the back area of the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 8 ceiling tiles in the dinning area showing water damage.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several areas in the kitchen have peeled flooring.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer in the back area of the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on the cook line.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
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