COMMUNITY FAMILY RESTAURANT

1919 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, Florida, 34234
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/6/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple bags of food stored on the floor of the kitchen.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign for their restroom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed food being thawed on the counter.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/01/24
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
Food Inspector #8888032
2025-01-06
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 11/12/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8887637
2024-11-12
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/12/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in cases of dry goods. **Warning**
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator cooking food with a watch on. Operator removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the exterior door having a visible gap. **Warning**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing 80 degree water. **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exterior door not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed crab in direct contact with a non-food grade bag in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed residential use only insecticide stored inside the kitchen. **Warning**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw chicken stored over unprepared carrots in the right side reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink at 350ppm quaternary. Operator added more water and measured at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **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 foodborne illness. Emailed them a copy. **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. Emailed them a copy. **Warning**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink. **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 training for the other owner. **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 singed agreements. Had the operator sign a copy and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Food Inspector #8735906
2024-09-12
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).