South Sarasota, Sarasota County

ATHENS FAMILY RESTAURANT

2300 BEE RIDGE RD STE 301, South Sarasota, FL 34239

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 28, 2024
City
South Sarasota
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-15-4

Detail 22678825

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.Observed lid damaged and open. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 22303529

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.observed hose on splitter without breaker at mop sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22303528

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.Emailed operator and corrected on-site. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22303525

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with Plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22303526

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on hood filters.

33-16-4

Detail 22303527

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed broken lids on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21864742

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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator vomit plan. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21864740

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. Corrective Action Taken

33-15-4

Detail 21864739

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on dumpster on shared dumpster with plaza.

33-11-4

Detail 21864741

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 21373776

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of pellet fed for salmon.

22-20-5

Detail 21373774

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on interior ice machine white chute guard. Operator corrected by cleaning during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21373772

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tanks in mop sink area.

33-11-4

Detail 21373775

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21373773

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21373777

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster.

36-50-4

Detail 21373778

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 21041940

High 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 0 ppm for chlorine. Operator will call for service.

14-69-4

Detail 21041938

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walkin Freezer.

36-50-4

Detail 21041939

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Walkin Cooler fan cover with dust buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-11-4

Detail 20981185

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-04: Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 20981184

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler and Reach in cooler fan covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-04: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20981183

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind cooking equipment on cook line with food/grease debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-04: Time Extended

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-01-5

Detail 20832963

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. Warning

33-29-4

Detail 20832962

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed 1 lid missing from dumpster. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20832961

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator corrected by removing the tongs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation Warning

33-11-4

Detail 20832958

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 20832957

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler and Reach in cooler fan covers. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20832959

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20832960

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind cooking equipment on cook line with food/grease debris. Warning