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
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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 stovetop: Sausage (103F – Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned on the stovetop and started to reheat the sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of glue and hand sanitizer stored next to and above food products in the kitchen. Operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black and rust build up on the can opener. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fryer oil and cases of water and soap stored on the floor of the establishment.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.