MARIA RESTAURANT
60 South Indiana Avenue
Florida, 34223
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by handwashing sink.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed duct tape used on ladles at cook line. Operator removed ladles from use. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in food prep area.
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken at ladies room.
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area at outside back of building not maintained clean and organized.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce, pasta and cooked potatoes in walk-in-cooler not cover. Repeat 9-12-24 Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-12-24 Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide in dry storage room and storage cabinets in bathroom hallway.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed the following in walk-in-cooler raw shell eggs over bread and raw beef over buckets of pickles.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of taco meat dated 2-14-25 and container of pasta dated 2-11-25 in walk-in-cooler. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of taco meat dated 2-14-25 and container of pasta dated 2-11-25 in walk-in-cooler. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs and butter cups at cooks line not time marked. Operator stated items had been taken out of reach-in-cooler 1 hour prior. Operator marked time correctly. Repeat 9-12-24 Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of sauce and tub of soup in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 9-12-24 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of eggs in walk-in-cooler stored less than 6 inches off floor.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bar of onions on floor in walk-in-cooler and jugs of oil on floor in kitchen at cooks line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut fruit cups and cooked peeled potatoes in walk-in-cooler not covered. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-31-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-31-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs at cooks line not properly time marked. Employee stated eggs were taken out of reach-in-cooler 1 hour prior. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese and ground beef in reach-in-cooler and walk-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, sauces and cooked meats in reach-in-cooler and walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-31-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hang on hook across from dishwasher area by door to back hall. Repeat 1-31-24 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on Walk-in cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered in Walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher area. Repeat 10-10-23 Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed 3 compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitize sinks full of heavily soiled waters and not maintained. Observed employee drain, clean and refill sinks. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in back storage area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf and pasta prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle hangin next to door across from dishwasher area containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler make table at wait station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed gasket still torn **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old non working disrepair equipment stored near dumpster area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observe two old refrigerators, outside or trash area **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Print copy of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: No Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 posted. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured by reach-in cooler at wait station. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher area. Observed employee arrange utensils for proper storage. Repeat 3-8-3 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on wait station counter and prep counter. Repeat 3-8-23 Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler make table at wait station. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions floor in Walk-in cooler. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloths used under cutting boards at cooks line. Repeat 3-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old non working disrepair equipment stored near dumpster area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Vents at end of cooks line soiled with accumulated food dust and mold-like substance. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs, pooled scrambled eggs and butter cups at cooks line not time marked. Operator stated items had been taken out of refrigerator 2 hour prior and then marked time on them correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed hot dogs in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Print copy of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced turkey in reach-in cooler and sauce in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 3-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 9 basic).