MICHELANGELO
11517 PALMBRUSH TRL, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 · 941.739.5656
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019014310 | Feb 28, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2018033166 | May 29, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | $1,000 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to verify Certified Food Manager Training. Current owners is expired.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used to dispense salt and sugar without a handle.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard not changed out when soiled on the cook line.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed large tiles missing in kitchen causing large holes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen and in front.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drinking soda on the cook line while preparing ready food. Drink was moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a beard guard.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator moved.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a purple chemical in a spray bottle unlabeled. Operator labeled it and stored it properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen rusting.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, calamari and fries. Operator moved items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour not labeled and a soufflé cup was used for scooping without a handle. Operator labeled and removed the cup.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food without hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the bottom right side of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink next to the dish machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the bottom right side of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole in the wall behind the mop sink faucet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint on the cook line preparing pizzas.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1 inch gap at the bottom of the back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up over the grill area.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at 2 hand washing sinks on the front cooking line. Operator brought out supplies.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 kitchen employees without hair restraints preparing or cooking food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved all items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing signs missing from the restrooms. Operator printed out new signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above the cooking range in back kitchen.
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.