COMFORT INN & SUITES SARASOTA I-75
Food safety records indicate COMFORT INN & SUITES SARASOTA I-75 in SARASOTA has 3 inspections with a 3.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
5931 COMMERCIAL WAY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908248
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their kitchen hand sink with trash bags and lemons inside. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their quaternary test strips out of date.
Inspection Date: 9/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731672
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug for the dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster open. Repeat Violation
- 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 buffet line: Sausage (105F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Instructed operator that it needed to be reheated but they did not perform any action.
Inspection Date: 9/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353005
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in the left side reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Gave operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken**