Warm Mineral Springs, Sarasota County

LA ROCCA

12500 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Warm Mineral Springs, FL 34287

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 29, 2026
City
Warm Mineral Springs
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 24336638

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over raw fish at Make Table. Operator removed the raw fish from underneath the eggs. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24336636

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates not inverted at top shelf across from cookline. Educated the operator.

02D-01-5

Detail 24336637

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled next to steam table. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 24044432

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. Observed no proof of the Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. Provided the document during inspection to complete. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24044434

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24044433

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle at kitchen. Operator relocated the tong to the shelf above cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24044435

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid over the food item. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 23779928

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty sanitizer container with a new full container and corrected the sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23779931

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated the operator.

31B-04-4

Detail 23779929

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at cookline handwash sink.

24-05-4

Detail 23779930

Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed 2 large spoons not inverted at prep table wait station. Operator inverted the multiple spoons. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 23346309

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed multiple pasta containers not time marked at prep table next to cookline. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23346310

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical at prep table. Operator removed the toxic substance to the bottom of shelf next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 23346308

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

03F-10-5

Detail 23346307

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control.

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22836656

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over Parmesan cheese at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22836657

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener blade rusted at prep table.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 22483749

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed brake cleaner at prep table next to oven. Operator removed to the proper and safe place with other chemicals away from food items. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22483751

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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22483750

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta not dated at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22483752

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

10-20-4

Detail 22483753

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed the tong from handle and placed at proper and safe place above on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 22051041

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw clams over chocolate cake at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22051045

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22051042

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22051039

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. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22051046

Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

06-09-1

Detail 22051043

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish at Make Table. Operator removed the food item out of the vacuum packaging. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22051047

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at Reach in Cooler next to Pizza Oven.

10-20-4

Detail 22051040

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs at top shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22051044

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers at kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled the food items. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21893096

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed information to operator. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21893097

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener solid with debris on it. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21893099

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hws by oven. Operator corrected immediately. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21893098

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. Spoke with operator on proper procedures and emailed information to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21043240

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 21043243

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 21043238

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.

53B-02-5

Detail 21043242

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator able to provide the foodhandler certificate by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21043244

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21043241

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin.

32-14-4

Detail 21043239

Basic - No urinal provided in Men's bathroom.

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 20633621

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing Operator will be using two compartment sink to sanitize dish-ware after washing and rinsing in dish machine.

41-05-4

Detail 20633632

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide in kitchen on bottom shelf by dishwasher. Operator move out of establishment. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20633635

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored next to wine. Observed paint and other chemicals in prep area.

31B-02-4

Detail 20633633

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20633620

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed bottle of soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20633626

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, meat sauce, tiramisu in reach-in cooler and walk-in not date marked.

16-21-4

Detail 20633630

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top and sides of dishwasher soiled

32-04-4

Detail 20633619

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's rooms door is not self closing.

36-37-5

Detail 20633618

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area not smooth and cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 20633622

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen and prep area heavily soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 20633617

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cans stored on floor.

10-20-4

Detail 20633629

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging on oven door Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20633627

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled.

38-07-4

Detail 20633624

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in store room not shielded.

23-03-4

Detail 20633628

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door handles on reach-in heavy soiled. Observed shelves throughout kitchen and walk-in cool heavily soiled. Observed large dough mixer heavily soiled.

35B-03-4

Detail 20633634

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen not self closings.

14-33-4

Detail 20633623

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach-in cooler rusted.

14-20-4

Detail 20633631

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn soiled foil lining shelfs in kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 20633625

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered food in walk-in cooler.