MIRNA'S CUBAN CUISINE
2901 N TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34234 · 941-961-3957
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · 3 visits since January 2025
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JUL 25
OCT 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Chopped lettuce (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed them in ice containers.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags used for frozen meats in the walk in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop from breading. Operator removed it.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employees lunch stored with customer food in a reach in cooler. Operator removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a container of employee personal items stored above their prep table. Operator removed it.
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Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food products stored on the floor of the establishment. Operator picked some up.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment stored above their dry goods and spirits. Operator removed them.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medical alcohol stored next to dry goods in the kitchen. Operator removed them.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee scratch their face multiple times and then handle clean utensils without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands and change their gloves.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple non-foodgrade plastic bags in direct contact with frozen meats in the walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over u washed potatoes in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the potatoes.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon thawed without being removed from its packaging. Operator willingly disposed of the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Chopped lettuce (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed them in ice containers.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed them missing a vacuum breaker at the end of their splitter.
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 no signed employee agreements. Operator stated they have them at their hours but are moving items around locations at this time. Emailed a copy to print and sign.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for meat products. Operator removed the bowl.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon thawed without being removed from its packaging. Operator willingly disposed of the salmon.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for their shared employee bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple personal items stored above prep tables. Operator removed them.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of soda and food products stored on the floor of the establishment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet cloth stored under their cook line cutting board. Operator removed it.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.