Camden Cotton Ball Company
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Camden Cotton Ball Company stretching back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touch dirty dishes then remove clean dishes without changing gloves.
12A-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on table at clean side of dish machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash tank in center sink.
16-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in glass door reach in cooler in dining room.
05-09-4
67
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler top at dining room reach in cooler, cold holding butter chips 49F, cream cheese 48F. Manager removed to another unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed cell phone on preparation table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in dining room buffet reach in cooler.
29-49-6
78
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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 dishwashing machine at 0ppm. Manager called for service. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed Mahi not cut or removed from defrosted packaging. Educated Chef on protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed hose Bibb outside kitchen door, no vacuum breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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.Printed for operation. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 1 ceiling missing in dry storage.
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
67
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose at mop sink outside rear kitchen door.
29-34-4
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 Manager agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 Manager Plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walkin Freezer in fan and ceiling area.
14-69-4
67
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Camden Cotton Ball Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Camden Cotton Ball Company on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Camden Cotton Ball Company?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Camden Cotton Ball Company.
How does Camden Cotton Ball Company compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Camden Cotton Ball Company most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Camden Cotton Ball Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Camden Cotton Ball Company have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Camden Cotton Ball Company 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 Camden Cotton Ball Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Camden Cotton Ball Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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