Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75

5931 Commercial Way, Sarasota, FL 34232

Other

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their kitchen hand sink with trash bags and lemons inside. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their quaternary test strips out of date.

16-37-1

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Sausage (105F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Instructed operator that it needed to be reheated but they did not perform any action.

03B-01-6

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster open. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug for the dumpster.

33-11-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Refrigerator on right in kitchen ambient 48F, Eggs 48F . Manager turned unit down and will remove product if unit not below 41F.

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of waffle mix stored on floor in dry storage area behind front desk. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75.

How does Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 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 Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I-75 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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