Meshugana Deli

4001 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Other

Last inspected: May 2, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Meshugana Deli has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 2, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Sarasota restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker in wrong location and not on hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in front counter glass front deli cooler cold Holding Smoked Salmon 47F, Stuffed Cabbage 45F. Operator moved cabbage to freezer and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 12/1/23. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com

50-17-3

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under preparation sink. Operator stated on order.

29-18-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in corn meal and flour bin. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in cooking with bracelets on wrist.

13-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted. Operator corrected by inverting. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer in sink at 0ppm. Employee stated they used the last tablet. Educated employee on using bleach as sanitizer. Corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol and stainless cleaner next to food on bottom shelves next to and across from Reachin Cooler at front counter. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Steven Sheardon expired 7/29/17 Prometric . **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Operator has plan, but no written plan available to see at operation.

03F-10-5

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease and cardboard saturated with grease around grease receptacle in shared plaza. **Warning**

33-20-4

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage overflowing in shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

33-14-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and/or unattached coving under Hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-03-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield not in place outside Walkin Cooler . **Warning**

38-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters over range. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpsters with plaza. **Warning**

33-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meshugana Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meshugana Deli on file is from May 2, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meshugana Deli?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Meshugana Deli.

How does Meshugana Deli compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Meshugana Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Meshugana Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Meshugana Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Meshugana Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Meshugana Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Meshugana Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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