Laurel, Sarasota County

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227 W ALBEE ROAD, Laurel, FL 34275

FoodSeating

Latest violations

2 High Priority

Nov 3, 2025

City

Laurel

County

Sarasota

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 24163645

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (74F - Cold Holding) in the single door reach in cooler on the buffet line. The butter was not discarded as stated on the time as public health control. The operator discarded the butter packets. Corrected On-Site

03F-04-5

Detail 24163647

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed butter (74F - Cold Holding) in the single door reach in cooler on the buffet line. The butter was not discarded as stated on the time as public health control. The operator discarded the butter packets. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24163644

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Debbie Inskeep trained through FRLA expired 2/11/2025.

08B-15-4

Detail 24163646

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Repeat Violation

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23506618

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (62F - Cold Holding); in shell hard boiled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding) on the buffet line. The operator stated the items had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23506621

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked egg (121F - Hot Holding) on the buffet line. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous food had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator discarded the cooked eggs. Corrected On-Site

08B-15-4

Detail 23506616

Intermediate - Apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 23506620

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23506619

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02D-01-5

Detail 23506617

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of cereal on the buffet line not labeled by their common name.

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22327864

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter packets cold holding at 69F at the buffet line. The operator stated the butter has been held for less than 2 hours. The operator placed the butter in the walk in cooler. The operator was emailed a Time/Temperature for Public Health Control Form. Corrective Action Taken

08B-15-4

Detail 22327861

Intermediate - Apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided at the front counter.

16-62-1

Detail 22327863

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

08B-49-4

Detail 22327865

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beef sticks stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly store the employee food. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22327862

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed self-service cereal removed from the original packaging not labeled at the front counter.

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-07-6

Detail 21543023

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21543025

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of waffle mix stored on floor in kitchen. Operator properly stored the waffle mix. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21543024

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cups stored on floor behind breakfast bar. Operator properly stored the cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 20780078

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored with single serve utensils. Operator moved single serve. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20780074

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any employee training. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 20780077

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils stored food contact surface up. Operator moved all utensils to dish washer for cleaning. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20780076

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator moved employee food to separate container labeled for storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20780073

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20780075

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cereal in a plastic container not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 20539996

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer and window cleaner over single served and food. Operator removed chemicals to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20539997

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink employee confirmed by employee on counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20539995

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cereal and fruit on floor in storage area. Repeat Violation