Maria Restaurant
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Maria Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 1, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited three times.
Maria Restaurant's latest score of 61 falls below the Englewood average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by toaster area a plastic pan of melted butter at 106F. Operator stated it was mad 1 hour prior. Email operator Time control sheet for future use. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Frank Paccione 4-20-21 **Warning**
53A-03-7
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**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets case on of beef on floor in walk-in cooler under shelf. **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell raw burgers over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler and over potato salad in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165
11-05-4
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.
11-27-4
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 operator and print and sign copies.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dishwasher area.
41-17-4
52
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
22
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
03F-02-5
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-03-5
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**
02C-02-5
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**
41-17-4
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**
08B-12-5
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**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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-47-4
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-38-4
50
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in back storage area.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle hangin next to door across from dishwasher area containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher area. Repeat 10-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on Walk-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered in Walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers.
08B-12-5
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**
16-05-4
55
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
11-27-4
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**
33-31-5
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**
14-11-5
82
Mar 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed box of household ant bait on floor by toast station snd can of flying insects spray over electrical box by dishwasher area. Observed operator remove pesticides.Repeat 9-13-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 operator Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed taco meat and pasta made on more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on cooks line and prep tables.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans on pan rack in storage room.
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed non hard wood tortilla press on shelf in prep room. Observed operator remove tortilla press from use. **Corrected On-Site**
14-25-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting boards at cooks line. Observed operator remove cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at pan rack in storage room.
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils stored food contact surfaces up in containers at prep table. Observed operator invert utensils for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
41
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave on cooks line with chipped paint on top inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Observed microwave still in poor repair with chipped paint on top of interior. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maria Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maria Restaurant on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maria Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maria Restaurant.
How does Maria Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Maria Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 77.
Has Maria Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maria Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maria Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Maria Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maria Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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