Meaney's Mini Donuts South

1223 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Meaney's Mini Donuts South has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Meaney's Mini Donuts South's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed pitcher in back and parts for ice cream machine in front hand sinks. Person in charge removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for quaternary tablets used in triple sink.

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease and food debris under donut machine in lower cabinet.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed drink cups stored on floor near back door.

25-05-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink near triple sink dispenser for soap not dispensing.

31B-06-4

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. Observed Savannah Pearson working approximately 1 year, no handler certificate.

53B-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed in lower shelf in sliding metal cabinet on front line, food debris and grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cups on floor near back door.

25-05-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Observed only 1 agreement signed by employees. Emailed operator agreement for all employees to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Milk in the top portion of refrigerator closest to bathroom at 45F , manager removed to other unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed cleaning brush in hand wash sink. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Observed no internal thermometer on refrigeration unit closest to bathroom.

05-09-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

35B-03-4

Jul 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meaney's Mini Donuts South last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meaney's Mini Donuts South on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meaney's Mini Donuts South?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Meaney's Mini Donuts South.

How does Meaney's Mini Donuts South compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Meaney's Mini Donuts South most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Meaney's Mini Donuts South's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meaney's Mini Donuts South have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Meaney's Mini Donuts South 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 Meaney's Mini Donuts South inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Meaney's Mini Donuts South is inspected around three times per year on average.

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