Kemps Market

1234 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Kemps Market has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Kemps Market squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham and cheese pastry (70F - Hot Holding); Feta cheese and spinach pastry (71F - Hot Holding); Parmesan cheese and leak pastry. (71F - Hot Holding) all items were stored at room temperature for more then 4 hours. Person in charge discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham and cheese pastry (70F - Hot Holding); Feta cheese and spinach pastry (71F - Hot Holding); Parmesan cheese and leak pastry. (71F - Hot Holding) all items were stored at room temperature for more then 4 hours. Person in charge discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kemps Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kemps Market on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Kemps Market compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Kemps Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Kemps Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kemps Market have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kemps Market 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 Kemps Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kemps Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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