MIGUELS FRENCH CONTINENTAL
6631 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, Sarasota FL 34242 · (941)349-4024
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed backed up water not draining at hand sink at kitchen door entrance.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black substance in bar soda nozzle. Corrected during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in bulk sugar. Chef removed.
Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 tiles missing in wait station area.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen and employee bathroom. Employee corrected during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris on floor under reach in cooler across from dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice cream chests.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed 3 cracked light shields in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed side of reach in cooler with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed in reach in cooler across from dish machine.Employee corrected during inspection.
Stored food not covered.Observed ripped open plastic wrap on stored foods in reach in freezer.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 large white cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and stains. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets missing in certain spots and torn.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in double door reach in cooler near large cutting boards. Exterior thermometer is broken.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cold holding mashed potato 49F, tenderloin beef 47F, duck stock 48F. Observed in double door reach in cooler lamb chops 50F,veal 49F. Operator called for service.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle with debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for cook Ken Earl Taylor.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine. Operator had cleaned during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 large white cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and stains. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets missing in certain spots and torn.
Food stored on floor.Observed carrots in bag on floor in rear hallway, eggs case on floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in double door reach in cooler near large cutting boards. Exterior thermometer is broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door gaskets. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time plan needs to be clear, saw 2 plans with paper missing from one. Emailed operator plan with guide. Observed no specific time mark on foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple cooks without food handler certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on most items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 large white boards and 1 medium yellow cutting boards stained and with cut marks in kitchen.
Employee lockers located in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed backpack and cell phone on shelf with clean equipment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gaskets on top glass door reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor from entrance to dish machine area.
Food stored on floor.Observed carrots, lemons, breadcrumbs, and oil stored on floor between back door and dry storage. Employee removed items from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted and pitted shelves in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed mousse and puddings not covered in reach in cooler. Employee covered.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage in area and behind shared dumpster with plaza.
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..Observed in walk in cooler Cold holding Beef 41F, Rice 50F, Veal 46F, Butter 47F. Observed in double door reach in cooler Cold holding 3 lbs. Mashed potato 60F, 1 lb. carrot souffle 50F. Operator discarded 4lbs potato. Operator called for emergency service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler Cold holding Beef 41F, Rice 50F, Veal 46F, Butter 47F. Observed in double door reach in cooler Cold holding 3 lbs. Mashed potato 60F, 1 lb. carrot souffle 50F. Operator discarded 4lbs potato, 3 lbs rice, and 1 lb. Carrot souffle.. Operator called for emergency service.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed chlorine bucket at 200ppm, employee corrected to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris in soda gun nozzle.Operator cleaned during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed souffles, mashed potato, rice made in house yesterday not date marked.
Food stored on floor.Observed mayonnaise in dry storage and carrots in walk in cooler on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage in area and behind shared dumpster with plaza.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Did not observe any ambient thermometer in walk in cooler or double door reach in cooler.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at garden hose connected outside restaurant. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measurement device for heat sanitizer dishwashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in kitchen bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager added paper towels.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks and stained. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open energy drink in ice used for customer drinks. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed after education.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag carrots stored on floor by dishwashing machine while employee was preparing salads. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Employee removed after education.
Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximately 2' damaged wall at kitchen back entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice cream chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reachin cooler 48F ambient, Cold Holding Chocolate Mousse 50F, Bread Pudding 49F in ric from yesterday.. Chef discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reachin cooler 48F ambient, Cold Holding Chocolate Mousse 50F, Bread Pudding 49F in ric from yesterday.. Chef discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on garden hose faucet.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels in bathroom in back of kitchen. Chef corrected by adding.
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.Printed and emailed to Chef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking in any refrigerator or freezer storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine.Chef corrected during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed 2 large white cutting boards and a smaller one by ice cream area with grooves and stained. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored on floor.Observed carrots on floor by dishwashing machine. Chef corrected by removing.
Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximately 2' of wall at rear kitchen entrance in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer used for ice cream.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign in front ladies bathroom.
Open dumpster lid.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed backed up water not draining at hand sink at kitchen door entrance.
Stored food not covered.Observed puff pastry in reachin freezer and desserts from previous day in reachin cooler not covered.
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.