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MESHUGANA DELI

4001 CLARK RD, Sarasota FL 34233

Last inspected May 2, 2024 · 4 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6805609
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
MAY 24
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 12/1/23. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2018021052Mar 20, 2018May 30, 2018$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker in wrong location and not on hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 12/1/23. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in front counter glass front deli cooler cold Holding Smoked Salmon 47F, Stuffed Cabbage 45F. Operator moved cabbage to freezer and called for service.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter with no vacuum breaker at hose side.
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter with no vacuum breaker at hose side.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Operator removed and corrected by cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Emailed operator employee training information.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle in flour. Operator rearranged scoop to prevent cross contamination.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed sanitizing bucket on floor. Operator corrected by removing.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.