La Mucca Ballerina
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
52
Score
La Mucca Ballerina, located at 1668 Main St, Sarasota, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 24, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and five minor violations. Historically, La Mucca Ballerina has mostly received medium-risk ratings across its eleven inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
52
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
43
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
55
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
61
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
55
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Violations — Feb 24, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean equipment stored next to the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee removed the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the ovens on the cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pot and pan shelves in the dishwasher area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken changed their gloves and handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils then washed their hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Owner placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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