Miguels French Continental in Sarasota
Last inspected:
6631 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 342422508Miguel's French Continental in Sarasota has accumulated 220 violations across 21 inspections, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection—double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing violations (proper hand and arm washing, handwashing procedures) appeared in 11 of the 21 inspections, representing the facility's most persistent compliance failure. Employee health policy and reporting violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, indicating systemic issues with sick worker protocols. Chemical storage violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. Food contact surface violations were documented in at least 8 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recent inspections show continued high violation counts: the most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 resulted in 27 violations with an intermediate-rated management awareness issue and improper chemical storage; the August 19, 2025 inspection documented handwashing and food contact surface violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition; and the August 18, 2025 inspection issued a Warning after finding an employee health reporting violation and handwashing procedure failures. The facility's inspection disposition history includes multiple Warning Issued outcomes, signaling formal escalations in addition to routine compliance monitoring.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Miguels French Continental in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Miguels French Continental in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Miguels French Continental in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Miguels French Continental in Sarasota last inspected?
- Miguels French Continental in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Miguels French Continental in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Miguels French Continental in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Miguels French Continental in Sarasota had?
- Miguels French Continental in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Miguels French Continental in Sarasota find?
- Miguels French Continental in Sarasota was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 13 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Miguels French Continental in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Miguels French Continental in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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).
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