Mona Lisa Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mona Lisa Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors not maintained smooth and durable”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Mona Lisa Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel stored on top of cut and and washed lettuce in the reach in cooler wait station area. Owner removed the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the microwave soiled. Owner cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors under the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
64
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings though out the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area soiled. All dry storage racks in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler across from the dish machine. Owner removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings through out the kitchen and wait station area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer ready +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored over unwashed broccoli in the stand up reach in cooler to the right of the cook line. Owner removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Though out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area soiled.
23-03-4
50
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings though out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors under the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave in the back kitchen area soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
70
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mona Lisa Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mona Lisa Restaurant on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mona Lisa Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mona Lisa Restaurant.
How does Mona Lisa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Mona Lisa Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Mona Lisa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mona Lisa Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mona Lisa Restaurant 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 Mona Lisa Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mona Lisa Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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