DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SUPER 8

With 7 inspections documented, SUPER 8 maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida, 34234
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13506923

  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the front desk employee who sets up breakfast with no certificate after working for 90 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed no proof of state approved training for the employees that handle breakfast. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped and with no utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896187

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwave door with heavy rust build up. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug. Warning
  • 43-02-4:High Priority - Private home/living/sleeping area used to conduct food operation. Observed an air mattress set up in the warewashing area. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their back reach in cooler: Milk (48F - Cold Holding). Operator states it has been there for approximately 3 days. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their back reach in cooler: Milk (48F - Cold Holding). Operator states it has been there for approximately 3 days. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the warewashing hand sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the front desk employee who sets up breakfast with no certificate after working for 90 days. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the warewashing hand sink. Warning
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped and with no utensils. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859434

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720368

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and soda stored on the floor of the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 40 small dead insects on the floor of the back dry storage area. 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 bathroom or kitchen hand wash sinks. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481974

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8480998

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 dead small flying insects on a hanging sticky trap in the seating area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the concrete wall of the back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certificate under: A Patel expired 9/2/19 Manager is only food handler on staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
  • 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 chlorine test strips for the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342302

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 dead small flying insects on a hanging sticky trap in the seating area. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee bathroom. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of sugar and hot sauce stored on the floor of the back storage area. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the concrete wall of the back storage area. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in the standing reach in cooler in the back dry storage area. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine and insulin stored in a reach in cooler above food. Operator removed medicine and insulin. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 50 small dead insects on the floor of the back storage area. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the front counter: Butter Chips (75F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (75F - Cold Holding). Operator had stated they had been out for approximately 4 hrs. Advised operator to dispose of food. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Butter Chips (75F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (75F - Cold Holding). Operator had stated they had been out for approximately 4 hrs. Advised operator to dispose of food. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to and above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed chemicals from the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certificate under: A Patel expired 9/2/19 Manager is only food handler on staff. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sinks in the dishwashing area and the employee bathroom. Employee placed paper towels at the sinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning