JAMAICAN AND AMERICAN SOUL FOOD
2025 Dr Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, Florida, 34234
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops for dry goods in the back prep area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the warewashing hand sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for the warewashing hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the front counter area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 an employee washing dirty dishes and engage in food preparation without washing their hands. Instructed operator on proper hand washing.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the operator wash and rinse dishes but did not sanitize them before putting them away to air dry. Had operator set up their sanitizer step of the triple sink and sanitize the dishes. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade plastic bags in direct contact with multiple foods in the establishments reach in coolers and freezers. Instructed operator on proper methods to storing foods.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots and cabbage in a reach in cooler.
- 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 kits expired 03/2024
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front counter hand wash sink. Operator placed some there. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the ware washing hand wash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle touching food in a container of rice. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no shielding for the lights in the warewashing area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat cooked meat in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer wipes stored above drinks in the dry storage area. Operator removed the wipes. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up underneath the equipment in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Observed food debris and grease build up on the sides on the stove and oven on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at 0ppm quaternary. Operator started they were out of quaternary tablets so I had them switch to chlorine based sanitizer they had on hand. Retested it at 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Triple sink not set up at this time but operator did purchase more quaternary sanitizer. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the kitchen and warewashing area hand wash sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed operator not rinsing dishes after washing them. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up underneath the equipment in the kitchen. 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. Observed food debris and grease build up on the sides on the stove and oven on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork being thawed on the kitchen prep table. Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at 0ppm quaternary. Operator started they were out of quaternary tablets so I had them switch to chlorine based sanitizer they had on hand. Retested it at 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor of the dry storage area. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on the floor of the front counter area. Operator has started to sweep and mop the areas. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the kitchen and warewashing area hand wash sinks. Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on top of store food not labeled. Operator labeled the food and moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food prep without hair restraint. Operator put on a hair net. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice and fruit stored on the floor of the dry storage area.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 3 light bulbs without shielding in the kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the hood filters in the kitchen.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black mold like build up on the fan cover in the prep area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in contact with chicken and rice in the reach in coolers and reach in freezers in the kitchen and dry storage areas.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary in the 3 compartment sink at 50 ppm. Operator put in more tabs and retested it at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container holding degreaser stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed degreaser. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Operator had no knowledge of big 6. Gave operator a copy of the Big 6 illness to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Observed no vomit plan. Gave operator a copy of the vomit clean up plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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 agreement, and gave and extra copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher in the kitchen under pressure in the red.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).