HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON
3470 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34237
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans dented in dry storage: 1 can of tuna, 1 can of cream of chicken, 1 can of tomato sauce. Operator set aside for disposal. **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called mechanic and switched to triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **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 (62F – Cold Holding); Cream cheese (62F – Cold Holding); Milk (53F – Cold Holding); Cut Cantaloupe (55F – Cold Holding) Operator stated the food had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed food back into the reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
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 certified food manager training for: **Nestor C **Warning**
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 and women's bathroom hand wash sink. **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 the operator sign the copy and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the men's bathroom hand wash sink. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certificate for Pizzaro L. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle coasting cleaning chemicals not labeled. **Warning**
08B-15-4Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apple for self service not wrapped or with utensils. **Warning**
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishwashing machine soiled with food debris. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom. **Warning**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drink the kitchen reach in cooler. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted. Employe inverted coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:15 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.