Michael's on East in Sarasota
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1212 East Ave, Sarasota, FL 342392304Michael's on East in Sarasota has been inspected 18 times on record, accumulating 88 violations between 2022 and March 2026, an average of 4.9 violations per inspection—just below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared in 8 of the recent inspections documented above, with hand washing and food contact surface violations recurring most frequently. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 5 inspections, while food contact surface violations appeared in at least 4. Most recent inspections show fewer total violations: the March 2026 routine inspection found 6 violations (basic only) and was completed with no further action required. The August 2025 inspection documented 12 violations including 2 high-priority findings for proper hand and arm washing and 3 high-priority findings for approved food source, but was also completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Michael's on East in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Michael's on East in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Michael's on East in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Michael's on East in Sarasota last inspected?
- Michael's on East in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Michael's on East in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Michael's on East in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Michael's on East in Sarasota had?
- Michael's on East in Sarasota has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Michael's on East in Sarasota find?
- Michael's on East in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Michael's on East in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Michael's on East in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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