Milan Catering and Event Design
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Milan Catering and Event Design stretching back to 2022. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler on cook line at 56F . Chef relocated food. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front bar. Bartender removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mahi stored over ready to eat tortillas in the walk in cooler. The operator proctored the raw mahi. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed the high temperature measuring disc not working.
16-62-1
Basic - Ice buildup in the small 2-door reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic cup stored on the floor. The operator properly stored the plastic cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gasket on reach in cooler at end of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on cook line floor, cook relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
90
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken stored over cooked cauliflower in the stand up reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Employee removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine has the hot water shut off. Chef stated the plumber had been contacted.
27-16-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed and sanitized the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Employee removed and sanitized the scoop and holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
67
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water turned off at the handwashing sink due to a water leak.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training through FRLA expired 1/15/2024.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink soiled with a black mold like substance .
36-27-5
74
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzles at bar. Employee corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed vent located in dry storage area with black substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed in reachin cooler next to reachin freezer near end of cooks line.
29-49-6
82
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat leafy greens in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 sinks.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the two door reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
58
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 Chef templates and information. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer near rear entrance.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water next to dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
74
Jan 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris in 2 soda nozzles at bar. Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags without date last served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tiles in front of triple sink, and mold like substance on vent outside Walkin Cooler .
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing grey water in front of dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
74
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no temperature reading device anywhere on cold holding unit.
05-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milan Catering and Event Design last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milan Catering and Event Design on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milan Catering and Event Design?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Milan Catering and Event Design.
How does Milan Catering and Event Design compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Milan Catering and Event Design most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Milan Catering and Event Design's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Milan Catering and Event Design have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Milan Catering and Event Design 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 Milan Catering and Event Design inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Milan Catering and Event Design is inspected around five times per year on average.
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