Michele's Cuisine
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Michele's Cuisine has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Nov 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
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 “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Summerfield restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Apr 22, 2025
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. In walk-in cooler, raw beef stored above vegetables, manager moved. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, chicken salad date marked 4/15/25.
01B-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
45
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen: raw beef and raw shell eggs stored over cooked meatloaf and other ready to eat foods. Also, In reach in freezer in kitchen area: opened case of raw beef on shelf over pretzels. Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again and/or has no date mark. In reach in cooler: Mac and cheese pulled from freezer yesterday with a date mark of 9/13. Pulled pork pulled from freezer Saturday with a date mark of 9/4. Also, carrots cooked Saturday with no date mark. Also, hotdogs opened Saturday with no date mark.
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator not able to provide original certificates.
53B-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop inside sugar. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign and/or paper towels provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at sink on cookline. Also, no paper towels on sink near pass thru. Filled during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls inside bin of rice in kitchen area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Salmon in reach in cooler thawed in package bearing label to remove prior to thawing.
06-09-1
52
Feb 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the prep area two tomatoes
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, butter 46.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, butter 46F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the prep area rice dish date marked 2/12/23.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Freezer at the prep, raw pork above opened dessert tray, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the prep area, sanitizer bottle not labeled, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler bag of onions and potatoes, also at the dry storage area seasoning box on floor, Manager moved all off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the cook line and employee bathroom
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michele's Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michele's Cuisine on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michele's Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Michele's Cuisine.
How does Michele's Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Summerfield?
Michele's Cuisine most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Summerfield average of 73.
Has Michele's Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michele's Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Michele's Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Michele's Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Michele's Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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