MICHELANGELO PIZZERIA & CUCINA
2957 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34243 · 9413557810
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
APR 25
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MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019002269 | Dec 18, 2018 | Jul 26, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2018056317 | Oct 3, 2018 | Jun 14, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2014053248 | Dec 9, 2014 | Feb 26, 2015 | $720 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed meatballs, cooked chicken wings and chicken parm without a date mark in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 2 soups and sauces prepared today not date marked and will be held for more than 24 hours in the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed spinach, chicken and sausage stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with excess grease.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager training.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a public health control to operator for time control.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent next t9 the pizza table soiled with dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floors in the walk in cooler heavily soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager training.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a public health control to operator for time control.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat sausage, chicken wings, chicken, not date marked in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent next t9 the pizza table soiled with dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the front line cooks without hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floors in the walk in cooler heavily soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with deep grooves and not easily cleanable on prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent next t9 the pizza table soiled with dust.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the front line cooks without hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee using a soiled towel to clean cutting boards.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changing gloves.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with deep grooves and not easily cleanable on prep table.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CFM on premise or certificate of proof.
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. Observed no proof of food handlers training for employees.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent next t9 the pizza table soiled with dust.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the front line cooks without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken wings, sausage and onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee using a soiled towel to clean cutting boards.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled and standing floor mixer with soil build up on motor head. Can opener soiled.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster overflowing with garbage with 20 birds eating out of dumpster. Operator stated they pick up on Mondays but today is a holiday.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food preparation tables and cutting boards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the front line cook without hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serv containers not inverted.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener and holder on prep table. Observed mixer head of floor mixer soiled.
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. Observed some employee illness reporting agreements completed but not all.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed wet and soiled cardboard on floor in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed or at establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed eggs, Parmesan and water stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved items.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall next to the syrup boxes.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled build up on metro shelves in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on cooks line.
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