Mirabella's

2300 Tamiami Trail N, Nokomis, FL 34275 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805423

B
Grade B
Safety score 86 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 21, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 21 complaint inspection
    3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 basic
    -14
  • Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Complaint inspection

8 violations found
  1. First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    8 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed butter packets (63°F - Cold Holding) at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the butter in a reach in cooler. Priority: High Priority

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking

      temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler across from the grill. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Priority: High Priority

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Observed a box of fly paper stored on a shelf near salt and pepper grinders. The operator properly stored the fly paper. Priority: High Priority

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic5

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed: Uncovered water pitchers stored underneath paper towels exposed to drips in the server station.

      The operator properly stored the water pitchers. Priority: Basic

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed: Utensils in poor condition.

      Observed an in-use utensil with duct tape wrapped around the handle. The operator took the utensil out of service. Priority: Basic

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Observed: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

      Observed a chlorine solution sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf with containers of olive oil. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Priority: Basic

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Observed: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sinks provided with disposable towels in the kitchen.

      Priority: Basic

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service

      items. Observed employee personal items stored above food preparation surfaces in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. Priority: Basic

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Food out of temperature1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Garbage and refuse1
Employee personal belongings1
Chemicals and toxic substances1