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CAMDEN COTTON BALL COMPANY

CAMDEN COTTON BALL COMPANY in SARASOTA has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

6700 Clark Road
Florida, 34241
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13476337

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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 cell phone on table at clean side of dish machine. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash tank in center sink.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in glass door reach in cooler in dining room.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touch dirty dishes then remove clean dishes without changing gloves.

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10896292

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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 cell phone on preparation table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in dining room buffet reach in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler top at dining room reach in cooler, cold holding butter chips 49F, cream cheese 48F. Manager removed to another unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/14/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10711657

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee corrected by adding hat. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in bathroom used by employees.Emailed manager signs.
  • 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.Observed employee drying clean silverware with kitchen towel.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Observed employee at dish machine wearing gloves and not changing between dirty and clean dishes.

11/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8784077

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/21/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8612143

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/14/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8525330

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 06-09-1: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 Mahi not cut or removed from defrosted packaging. Educated Chef on protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4: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 dishwashing machine at 0ppm. Manager called for service. Warning

10/12/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8382512

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 1 ceiling missing in dry storage.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed hose Bibb outside kitchen door, no vacuum breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 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.Printed for operation. Corrected On-Site