Athens Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Athens Family Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. Athens Family Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 8, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed 1 lid broken on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed gasket soiled on lo boy reach in cooler. Observed soiled shelf under grill and range top. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1 /2024. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed license expired 12/1/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dish machine at 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelf u Dee cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed black hose on splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1 /2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 dish machine at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at 2 hand wash sinks. Employee added. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed at both hand wash sink sinks no soap. Employee corrected by adding. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelf u Dee cooking equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dish machine chlorine at 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed chlorine on dish machine rinse 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed front counter hand sink not working. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed cold water working only. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
67
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 dish machine chlorine at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup in steam table at 107F. Cook reheated above 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter with black hose.
29-34-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed front counter hand sink not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
45
Jun 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on right door on reachin cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Soiled gaskets on reachin cooler .
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walkin cooler fan cover.
36-50-4
78
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
33-15-4
95
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
11-27-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on dumpster on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-15-4
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**
33-11-4
74
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Athens Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Athens Family Restaurant on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Athens Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Athens Family Restaurant.
How does Athens Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Athens Family Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Athens Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Athens Family Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Athens Family Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Athens Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Athens Family Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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