DAYS INN SARASOTA BAY
5000 N TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter reach in cooler: Cream cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in the back reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 7
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**
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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket in the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for the quaternary three compartment sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink.
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 emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing cleaning liquids not labeled with what they are in the kitchen.
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
33-14-4Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash bags and leftover construction materials on the dumpster pad.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a open drink in the back reach in cooler.
33-30-4Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed old mattresses stored in the dumpster area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:02 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.