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Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge

1970 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY SARASOTA 34234 Sarasota

Inspection October 19th, 2023 Warning IssuedCertain violations were found that did not warrant immediate severe action like closure but were serious enough to require a warning.

Violations

Code Description
50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils

Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep areas. Warning

40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items

Observed employee phones and glasses stored above food prep areas

Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit

Observed in use ladles in standing water on the cook line

Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees

Observed no hand wash signs at any of the hand wash sinks. Warning

23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust

Observed grease build up on the hood filter of the cook line. Warning

36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures

Observe and grease build up on a roof pillar above the cook line. Warning

41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored

Observed a container of prescription medicine above the cook line

Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment

Observed a spray can of pesticide in the kitchen area

Operator removed can. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less

Observed on the kitchen counter: Ambient shell eggs (80F – Cold Holding); nOperator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

Observed in the kitchen cook line: Ambient shell eggs (80F – Cold Holding); Butter chips (80F – Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (72F – Cold Holding).nOperator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit

Observed on the cook line: Beef (100F – Hot Holding); Sausage (100F – Hot Holding).nOperator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on a heater. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items

Observed no knowledge of the big 6

Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink

Observed employees washing hands in the triple sink due to the hand wash sink being inoperable. Warning

11-27-4

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

Observed no vomit clean up plan

Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times

Observed the kitchen hand wash sink broken at this time. Warning

31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing

Observed handwash sink with a build up of trash in it. Warning

53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification

Observed no proof of food managers training. Warning

53B-01-5

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 proof of food handlers employee training. Warning

11-26-1

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 signed agreements

Had operator sign a copy and email them more. Corrective Action Taken Warning

  • Ownership Changed: Current
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  • Expiration Date: 12/01/2024

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Business License ID 6803620

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