Robert L Taylor Community Center

1845 34Th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234

Other

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Robert L Taylor Community Center appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Robert L Taylor Community Center was last inspected on Sep 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Robert L Taylor Community Center is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out on its side.

33-12-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on there dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the men's restroom.

31B-02-4

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**

11-07-5

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 emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in either restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Nov 14, 2022

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. Observed no chemical test kits.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer on premise.

22-38-5

Basic - Food storage cabinet interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed spilled sticky product on shelf next to stored food.

22-16-4

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Robert L Taylor Community Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Robert L Taylor Community Center on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Robert L Taylor Community Center?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Robert L Taylor Community Center.

How does Robert L Taylor Community Center compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Robert L Taylor Community Center most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Robert L Taylor Community Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Robert L Taylor Community Center have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Robert L Taylor Community Center 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 Robert L Taylor Community Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Robert L Taylor Community Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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