Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

MIA'S VIETNAMESE CUISINE

2720 STICKNEY POINT RD, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Apr 14, 2026
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24510858

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over raw broccoli in reach in cooler top. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24510860

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 24510857

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed several soiled drawer and bulk food lids and top of containers. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 24510859

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler top.

13-03-4

Detail 24510861

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-20-4

Detail 24510862

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf cover and on wall behind equipment.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 24058773

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dish machine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced an empty container of chlorine solution. After the operator replaced the solution the chlorine level was at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24058767

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over commercially produced garlic in the single-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24058768

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty glassware in the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator removed the glassware from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24058771

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on a food preparation surface on the cook line. The employees properly stored the cell phones. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24058769

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the equipment on the cook line. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24058770

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for tea mix and sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly the scoop handles. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24058772

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple foods thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator stored the foods in a reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23345177

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork blood stored over a container of soup in the reach in cooler bread the dishmachine. The operator properly stored the pork blood. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23345173

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca boba pearls (98F - Hot Holding) at the server station. The operator stated the pearls have been held for less than 2 hours. The operator added the tapioca pearls to the time for public health control form. Corrected On-Site

02C-08-5

Detail 23345180

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed pork soup not properly date marked when removed from the freezer.

02C-02-5

Detail 23345171

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.

23-24-4

Detail 23345170

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler and microwave door handles.

24-28-4

Detail 23345176

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean utensils stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink in the service station. The operator moved the clean utensils. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23345174

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the equipment on the cook line.

35B-02-4

Detail 23345172

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a racquet style bug zapper stored with spices in the kitchen. The operator removed the bug zapper. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23345179

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.

25-05-4

Detail 23345178

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go containers stored on the floor in the storage area.

06-01-5

Detail 23345175

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water in the kitchen. The operator placed the chicken in a reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23345181

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop bucket in front of the mop sink.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 22969174

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw chicken stored in a non-food grade bag in the reach in freezer near the ice machine. Observed egg roll wraps stored in a non-food grade bag in the reach in cooler near the dishmachine.

08A-20-5

Detail 22969173

High Priority - 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 shrimp in the reach in cooler near the dish machine. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22969175

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle an electric fly swatter then change gloves without washing hands the handle a clean food service bowl. Educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures.

31A-11-4

Detail 22969179

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container lids stored in the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator removed the lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22969176

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed seafood soup prepared on-site not properly date marked. Observed shrimp egg rolls prepared on site not properly date marked. The operator stated the above foods were prepared over 24 hours prior.

50-09-4

Detail 22969180

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2023.

12B-02-4

Detail 22969177

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the kitchen.

08B-49-4

Detail 22969178

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the single door reach in cooler on the cook line.

42-03-5

Detail 22969172

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed electric fly swatter stored on top of a container of black pepper in the kitchen storage area. The operator removed the electric swatter. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22584225

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22584223

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from the original packaging stored over raw beef removed from the original packaging in the reach in freezer in the storage area. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22584220

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinsing out a pitcher in the handwashing sink at the front counter.

16-37-1

Detail 22584224

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.

10-01-5

Detail 22584226

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for diced garlic not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop from the garlic. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22584222

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator placed the chicken in the reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

46-04-4

Detail 22584221

Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. The operator unlocked the exit door. Corrected On-Site

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-12-5

Detail 22319781

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled with a sticky substance. The operator sanitized the thermometer. Corrected On-Site

24-28-4

Detail 22319779

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean beverage containers stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the beverage containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22319780

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles stored on the floor near the reach in freezers. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22319778

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles for salt, sugar, rice, and msg not stored with the handles above the food. The operator removed the scoops for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22319782

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood vents soiled with grease.

25-05-4

Detail 22319777

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go containers stored on the floor in the back of the restaurant. The operator properly stored the to go containers. Corrected On-Site

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 21913023

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on food prep table at the front counter. Operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21913017

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat cooked egg roll in the stand up reach in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21913024

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for three employees in the kitchen hired longer than 60 days. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21913018

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for raw beef in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-28-4

Detail 21913025

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean knives stored underneath the paper towel dispenser behind the front counter. Operator removed the knives from underneath the paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21913026

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on top of reach in cooler near the three compartment sink. Operator properly stored the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21913020

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing rings other than a plain band. Employee removed the rings. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21913022

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored on the floor near the reach in freezers. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21913019

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored between a reach in cooler and a prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed, washed and sanitized the knives. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21913021

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles not stored above salt and msg in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the scoops with the handles above the food. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.