TOWN HALL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1970 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of prescription medicine above the cook line. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a spray can of pesticide in the kitchen area. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the kitchen counter: Ambient shell eggs (80F – Cold Holding); Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen cook line: Ambient shell eggs (80F – Cold Holding); Butter chips (80F – Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (72F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Beef (100F – Hot Holding); Sausage (100F – Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on a heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-07-5Intermediate – 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** **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in the triple sink due to the hand wash sink being inoperable. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink broken at this time. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink with a build up of trash in it. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food managers training. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handlers employee training. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 email them more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 7
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep areas. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones and glasses stored above food prep areas. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ladles in standing water on the cook line. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any of the hand wash sinks. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filter of the cook line. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe and grease build up on a roof pillar above the cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.