LA MUCCA BALLERINA
1668 Main Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Pineapple Corner
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken training at room temperature next to the three compartment sink. Employee placed the chicken in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled in shell clams then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mozzarella cheese in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher stored in the hand washing sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen. Employee removed the pitcher. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken then the handles of the reach in cooler without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed their hands, changed gloves and sanitized the reach in cooler handles. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher stored in the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut bell peppers before washing. Employee washed the cut and and uncut peppers. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked broccoli in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the broccoli. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in the dinning room area showing water damage.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall across from the cook line soiled.
- 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. Provided operator with handouts, Operator filled out the form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Operator placed soap at hand washing sink. 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. Lasagna stored in the reach in cooler next to the cook line with no date mark. Operator stated the lasagna was prepared on 9/11. Operator placed a date mark on the lasagna. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Operator labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).