Miguels French Continental
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
47
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Miguels French Continental stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited seven times.
Miguels French Continental's latest score of 47 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black substance in bar soda nozzle. Corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in bulk sugar. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 tiles missing in wait station area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen and employee bathroom. Employee corrected during inspection.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris on floor under reach in cooler across from dish machine.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice cream chests.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed 3 cracked light shields in kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed side of reach in cooler with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed in reach in cooler across from dish machine.Employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed ripped open plastic wrap on stored foods in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
47
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in double door reach in cooler near large cutting boards. Exterior thermometer is broken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 large white cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and stains. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets missing in certain spots and torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Gaskets ordered **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cold holding mashed potato 49F, tenderloin beef 47F, duck stock 48F. Observed in double door reach in cooler lamb chops 50F,veal 49F. Operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle with debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for cook Ken Earl Taylor. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets missing in certain spots and torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine. Operator had cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 large white cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and stains. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed carrots in bag on floor in rear hallway, eggs case on floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in double door reach in cooler near large cutting boards. Exterior thermometer is broken.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door gaskets. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
52
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage in area and behind shared dumpster with plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
95
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed chlorine bucket at 200ppm, employee corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler Cold holding Beef 41F, Rice 50F, Veal 46F, Butter 47F. Observed in double door reach in cooler Cold holding 3 lbs. Mashed potato 60F, 1 lb. carrot souffle 50F. Operator discarded 4lbs potato, 3 lbs rice, and 1 lb. Carrot souffle. . Operator called for emergency service. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .Observed in walk in cooler Cold holding Beef 41F, Rice 50F, Veal 46F, Butter 47F. Observed in double door reach in cooler Cold holding 3 lbs. Mashed potato 60F, 1 lb. carrot souffle 50F. Operator discarded 4lbs potato. Operator called for emergency service. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed souffles, mashed potato, rice made in house yesterday not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris in soda gun nozzle.Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed mayonnaise in dry storage and carrots in walk in cooler on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage in area and behind shared dumpster with plaza.
33-19-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Did not observe any ambient thermometer in walk in cooler or double door reach in cooler.
05-09-4
45
Nov 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at garden hose connected outside restaurant. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measurement device for heat sanitizer dishwashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in kitchen bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks and stained. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open energy drink in ice used for customer drinks. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed after education. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag carrots stored on floor by dishwashing machine while employee was preparing salads. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Employee removed after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximately 2' damaged wall at kitchen back entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice cream chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
52
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reachin cooler 48F ambient, Cold Holding Chocolate Mousse 50F, Bread Pudding 49F in ric from yesterday.. Chef discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reachin cooler 48F ambient, Cold Holding Chocolate Mousse 50F, Bread Pudding 49F in ric from yesterday.. Chef discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on garden hose faucet.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels in bathroom in back of kitchen. Chef corrected by adding. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.Printed and emailed to Chef. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking in any refrigerator or freezer storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed puff pastry in reachin freezer and desserts from previous day in reachin cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed backed up water not draining at hand sink at kitchen door entrance.
29-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximately 2' of wall at rear kitchen entrance in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign in front ladies bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed carrots on floor by dishwashing machine. Chef corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer used for ice cream.
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed 2 large white cutting boards and a smaller one by ice cream area with grooves and stained. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine.Chef corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
27
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no employee reporting agreements. Emailed Chef agreements in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed double door Reachin Cooler without door handles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad behind dumpster shared with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Observed garbage on pad of shared dumpster with plaza. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed on dumpster shared with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Observed dumpster lid open on shared dumpster with plaza. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Observed cut marks and discoloration on large white board in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine bucket at 200ppm, employee corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple windex bottles stored next to Tomato Sauce cans and caramel. Employee corrected by relocating the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of farm raised/pellet fed for supplier .
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance . Observed soda nozzle at bar with debris. Corrected on site. Observed debris on table top mixer stored in pot shelves area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several chicken and other meats stored in Reachin Freezer without any date marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on white chute guard and in corners.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris under door flanges on top of Dishwashing Machine. Employee corrected by immediately cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple white cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles missing on double door Reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear door open and not self closing.
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed debris around shared dumpster with plaza.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wine rack soiled next to oven. Employee corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of double door Reachin Cooler located near Walkin Cooler .
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to double Reachin Cooler behind white cutting board.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar bins without label. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miguels French Continental last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miguels French Continental on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miguels French Continental?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Miguels French Continental.
How does Miguels French Continental compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Miguels French Continental most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Miguels French Continental's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miguels French Continental have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miguels French Continental 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 Miguels French Continental inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miguels French Continental is inspected around three times per year on average.
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