Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota
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6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota has operated with high-priority violations appearing across nearly every inspection cycle since 2023. Over 16 inspections spanning from 2023 to January 2026, the facility accumulated 39 total violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, handwashing violations (including handwashing procedures and handwashing facilities) were cited in at least 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared in at least 3 inspections. High-priority violations for shell stock requirements, proper cooking temperatures, and employee health reporting each appeared multiple times across the inspection record. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 identified 15 violations including high-priority findings for handwashing procedures, proper cooking temperatures, shell stock requirements, and approved food source, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota last inspected?
- Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota had?
- Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota find?
- Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Camden Cotton Ball Company in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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