Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
43
Score
Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed them not using sanitizer on their dishes. I had the operator set up their triple sink with chlorine sanitizer and santize the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese in their reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the cook line counter: Ambient shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it back in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed incense stored above tomatoes on the cook line. Operator moved the incense. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their hand sink. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of beer cans stored on the floor behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at their hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up next to the fryers.
23-03-4
43
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the oven: Sausage (89F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out approximately 2hrs. Operator turned the oven top on to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their kitchen hand sink. Operator placed some there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil stored on the floor. Operator placed it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not stored properly when not in use. Operator placed them in a bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of water in the reach in cooler. Operator moved the water. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored with dry goods in the kitchen. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in 75F degree water. Operator emptied the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles both inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the stovetop: Sausage (103F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned on the stovetop and started to reheat the sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of glue and hand sanitizer stored next to and above food products in the kitchen. Operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black and rust build up on the can opener. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fryer oil and cases of water and soap stored on the floor of the establishment.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a can opener with rust and black build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink with electrical equipment stored in it. Operator removed equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed a wooden knife block in use.
14-55-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease build up on the roof pillar to the right of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4
74
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food managers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. Observed no proof of food handlers employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ladles in standing water on the cook line. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any of the hand wash sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe and grease build up on a roof pillar above the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
67
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in the triple sink due to the hand wash sink being inoperable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink broken at this time. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food managers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. Observed no proof of food handlers employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any of the hand wash sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ladles in standing water on the cook line. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filter of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe and grease build up on a roof pillar above the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
52
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of prescription medicine above the cook line. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a spray can of pesticide in the kitchen area. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the kitchen counter: Ambient shell eggs (80F - Cold Holding); Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen cook line: Ambient shell eggs (80F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (80F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (72F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Beef (100F - Hot Holding); Sausage (100F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on a heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food managers training. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink broken at this time. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink with a build up of trash in it. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no proof of food handlers employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and email 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. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in the triple sink due to the hand wash sink being inoperable. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe and grease build up on a roof pillar above the cook line. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep areas. **Warning**
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 phones and glasses stored above food prep areas. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ladles in standing water on the cook line. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any of the hand wash sinks. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filter of the cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
15
Jul 5, 2022
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 butter at ambient temperature 75f. Employee stated but had been out of refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Employee placed butter back in refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug of fryer shortening stored on floor. Employee moved shortening. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in women's restroom used by employees. Employee placed sign in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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