Michelangelo
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Michelangelo stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Michelangelo's latest score of 70 falls below the Lakewood Ranch average of 89. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
70
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a purple chemical in a spray bottle unlabeled. Operator labeled it and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen rusting.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, calamari and fries. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour not labeled and a soufflé cup was used for scooping without a handle. Operator labeled and removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the bottom right side of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint on the cook line preparing pizzas. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1 inch gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up over the grill area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at 2 hand washing sinks on the front cooking line. Operator brought out supplies. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 kitchen employees without hair restraints preparing or cooking food.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing signs missing from the restrooms. Operator printed out new signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above the cooking range in back kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
35B-01-4
64
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
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 their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg plant (56F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in the reach in cooler for 45 minutes. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed handouts.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the pizza make area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Emailed handouts.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on the preparation table in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
43
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michelangelo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michelangelo on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michelangelo?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Michelangelo.
How does Michelangelo compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?
Michelangelo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.
Has Michelangelo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michelangelo have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Michelangelo 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 Michelangelo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Michelangelo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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