MILAN CATERING AND EVENT DESIGN
4141 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-312-0000
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed fish dip marked 9/10.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1830 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler on cook line at 56F. Chef relocated food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front bar. Bartender removed.
Nov 10, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mahi stored over ready to eat tortillas in the walk in cooler. The operator proctored the raw mahi.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed the high temperature measuring disc not working.
Ice buildup in the small 2-door reach-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic cup stored on the floor. The operator properly stored the plastic cups.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1830 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gasket on reach in cooler at end of cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on cook line floor, cook relocated to shelf.
Mar 7, 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 wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed the jewelry.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1830 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken stored over cooked cauliflower in the stand up reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Employee removed the chicken.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine has the hot water shut off. Chef stated the plumber had been contacted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Employee removed and sanitized the scoop and holder.
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed and sanitized the knives.
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1830 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 1830 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed fish dip marked 9/10.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3lbs fish dip dated 9/10/24. Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding hamburger 4051F, grouper 49F, snapper 47F, crab reach in cooler 52F. Kitchen manager iced all product and placed crab in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed slicer guard with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with strainer at bar. Manager removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Cook corrected by placing pan underneath.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water turned off at the handwashing sink due to a water leak.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1830 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed operation using regular bags to vacuum seal fish without 10k bags.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Observed vacuum sealed fish and beef.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.Observed duct tape on reachin cooler handle on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reachin cooler at end of cook line.
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 1830 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed.Manager to contact purveyor.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed at 200ppm and above in bucket and bar triple sink. Both corrected to 100ppm.
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed operation using regular bags to vacuum seal fish without 10k bags.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items in hand wash sink outside by chest freezers.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Observed vacuum sealed fish and beef.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line not properly dispensing soap.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.Observed duct tape on reachin cooler handle on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reachin cooler at end of cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.Observed hand wash sink not properly draining at end of cook line.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Observed employee training through FRLA expired 1/15/2024.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the hand sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink soiled with a black mold like substance.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1830 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzles at bar. Employee corrected by cleaning.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed vent located in dry storage area with black substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed in reachin cooler next to reachin freezer near end of cooks line.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat leafy greens in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw salmon.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food products.
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 sinks.
Ice buildup in the two door reach-in freezer.
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