Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge, 1970 M L King Wy, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TOWN HALL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1970 M L King Wy, Sarasota, FL 34234
License #: 6803620
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 5/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bread in reachin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reachin cooler, sauce, potatoe salad
5/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By coolers
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Clothing on top of dry goods.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By gruts
  • Basic - Kitchen fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. None
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storage room floor.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Takeout containers
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Probe thermometers stored between pipes and wall at cookline.
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 5/28/12.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/28/12. Operator Willis Smith, thought food handler card was a manager card.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 5/28/12.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Employee training records incomplete, not available for every employee that handles food. [only Willis Smith has proof of training]
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Sausages at cookline covered with dish cloths.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine on shelf next to food [pancake syrup, mustard, hot sauce, cinnamon, bread, etc]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed cook change gloves after cracking eggs without washing hands inbetween glove changes.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sack of onions
3/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Styrofoam takeout containers.
12/9/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. 2/23/11 Eltonaka Smith This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11. Callback 5/18/11, no certified food manager for establishment
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11. Callback 5/18/11, have FL Restaurant Assoc books, but no documentation of training and operator says he has not had time due to remodeling.
5/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.[choking]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employee changing gloves without washing gloves in between glove changes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook crack eggs then handle toast without changing gloves or washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. 2/23/11 Eltonaka Smith This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/11.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[cleaning solution]
3/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken stored over lettuce & tomatoes in kitchen reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed barehand contact with toast and cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook cracking eggs then making toast without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touching toast and cheese with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths piled on kitchen floor near cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzle by soda machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. [meat blood]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Styrofoam plates & cups.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[kitchen]
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [Hood]
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Employee training incomplete, lacking date of training.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holster at bar with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in women's restroom.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-restroom
3/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-bulk food bins.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.-kitchen .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-restroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in cloth bucket.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
1/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/14/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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