New Town Soul Food, 1948 Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW TOWN SOUL FOOD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1948 Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234
License #: 6805368
Total inspections: 1
Last inspection: 11/20/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Observed: Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen by refrigerator **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Clean equipment stored on floor. Pots **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. Observed establishment preparing and serving food to the public. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Garbage can soiled. Kitchen, unbagged garbage and flies in uncovered receptacle. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Kitchen handsink drains on floor. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Live flies in kitchen. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate - Observed: Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cheese in reachin cooler **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Water draining onto floor surface. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** Priority: Basic
11/20/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued

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