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BENT TREE GOLF CLUB

4700 BENT TREE BLVD, Sarasota FL 34241 · 9413715854

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats144
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6801272
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.Printed for operation.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand sink in dishwasher area not working.
Basic/29-08-4
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 cases of egg salad sandwiches in walk in freezer at 73F.Stop sale issued.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed 3 cases of egg salad sandwiches in walk in freezer at 73F.Stop sale issued.
High priority/03A-02-5
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed chlorine level on dish machine at 0 ppm after several attempts.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign at hand sink at bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 15, 2023 · Observed no certified manager for facility. Emailed Food and Beverage Manager information. Admin Complaint
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.Printed for operation.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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.Printed and emailed to operation.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Person in charge removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.