SUPER 8
4309 N TAMIAMI TRAIL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High 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-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 50 small dead insects on the floor of the back storage area. **Warning**
01B-02-5High 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-02-5High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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**
16-37-1Intermediate – 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-02-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 6
35A-06-4Basic – 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**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee bathroom. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of sugar and hot sauce stored on the floor of the back storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the concrete wall of the back storage area. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:44 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.