Michael's on East
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Michael's on East stretching back to 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Michael's on East is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in bulk flour bin. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed in back storage area tanks unsecured.
51-11-4
90
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitation bucket over 200ppm. Employee corrected with quaternary at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb over cooked potato. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar, bartender removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed paint peeling from wall in two locations above preparation tables.
36-24-5
64
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in handwashing sink at bar. Bartender removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed to go deli lids on floor in dry storage. Chef had removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink. Operator set up another system. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed black substance on reachin cooler doors in cold station below microwave. Gaskets are also in disrepair on 2 of the reachin cooler doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
82
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish and smoked salmon on bakers rack above blanched vegetables. Chef rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.Observed Vaseline and Allergy medication on shelf in back preparation area next to food. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed vacuum sealed Pompano not cut or removed. Chef cut packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
70
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Emailed operator plan and contact information. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device or strips to measure temperature of Dishwashing Machine
16-62-1
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator plan **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on Rear produce Walkin Cooler fan cover. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
64
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Observed on single rack machine chlorine sanitizer at 25ppm or below. Operator to use conveyor Dishwashing Machine until serviced.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed mussel tag placed on spindle before used. Employee placed back into container. Educated staff on tag protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer near loading dock.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go containers on floor in dry storage area. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers in produce Walkin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michael's on East last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michael's on East on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michael's on East?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Michael's on East.
How does Michael's on East compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Michael's on East most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Michael's on East's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michael's on East have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Michael's on East 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 Michael's on East inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Michael's on East is inspected around two times per year on average.
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