COMFORT INN & SUITES SARASOTA I-75

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their kitchen hand sink with trash bags and lemons inside. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their quaternary test strips out of date.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Sausage (105F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Instructed operator that it needed to be reheated but they did not perform any action.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug for the dumpster.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster open. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Gave operator a copy. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - 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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in the left side reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Refrigerator on right in kitchen ambient 48F, Eggs 48F . Manager turned unit down and will remove product if unit not below 41F.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of waffle mix stored on floor in dry storage area behind front desk. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on counter top.

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Employee placed wiping cloth in bucket of sanitizer. Corrected On-Site