DAYS INN SARASOTA BAY

DAYS INN SARASOTA BAY maintains a 1.5/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 3 reports on file

Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida, 34234
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10891808

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor near the employee fridge with debris buildup. Instructed operator on proper procedure.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up around the dumpster. Instructed the operator on proper procedure.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the breakfast bar reach in cooler: Yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out approximately 2hr. Instructed operator on the proper temperature and the need to keep the cooler at a lower temperature and the operator placed the product in the back reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle not labeled. Instructed operator on proper procedure.

9/13/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8779314

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was unable to provide their current license. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of muffins stored on the floor of the back storage area.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bag of medical salt stored next to cases of syrup in the kitchen. Operator removed the medical salt. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter reach in cooler: Cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator lowered the temperature of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

10/23/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8378063

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 7 int, 5 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash bags and leftover construction materials on the dumpster pad.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a open drink in the back reach in cooler.
  • 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed old mattresses stored in the dumpster area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter reach in cooler: Cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in the back reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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
  • 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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket in the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket. 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 no chemical test strips for the quaternary three compartment sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink.
  • 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**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing cleaning liquids not labeled with what they are in the kitchen.