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MEDITERRANEO

1970 MAIN ST, SARASOTA, FL 342365921

License #6804021

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Quick take

MEDITERRANEO in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 8 critical, 2 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Chef replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
  • [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled the garbage can then a clean cutting board without changing their gloves. Employee removed the cutting to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves.
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the hand wash sink on the cook line.
  • [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled a block of Parmesan cheese used for salads with their bare hands. Chef voluntarily discarded the cheese.
  • [08A-13-5] Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce in the make reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Chef removed the chicken.
  • [09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled a block of Parmesan cheese used for salads with their bare hands. Chef voluntarily discarded the cheese.
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