Community Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
90
Score
Community Family Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited three times.
Community Family Restaurant's latest score of 90 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwave with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor underneath the prep table with debris build up.
36-01-4
90
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment serving food to the public with an expired license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their reach in cooler: Chicken (60F - Cold Holding); Beef (60F - Cold Holding); Pork (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they defrosted them and placed product and placed it in their approximately 3hrs ago. Operator moved all products to their working coolers/freezers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at their kitchen hand sink. Operator placed some there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle buried in a container of rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed an out of order sign for the restroom. Operator states they have a plumber fixing it but is waiting on parts. **Warning**
32-23-5
61
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/01/24
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple bags of food stored on the floor of the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign for their restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed food being thawed on the counter.
06-01-5
64
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed crab in direct contact with a non-food grade bag in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw chicken stored over unprepared carrots in the right side reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink at 350ppm quaternary. Operator added more water and measured at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed residential use only insecticide stored inside the kitchen. **Warning**
41-05-4
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. Observed no singed agreements. Had the operator sign a copy and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6 foodborne illness. Emailed them a copy. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Emailed them a copy. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 training for the other owner. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in cases of dry goods. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator cooking food with a watch on. Operator removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the exterior door having a visible gap. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing 80 degree water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exterior door not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
25
Apr 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the wrong chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed a knife block in use.
14-55-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Community Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Community Family Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Community Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Community Family Restaurant.
How does Community Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Community Family Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Community Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Community Family Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Community Family Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Community Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Community Family Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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