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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

850 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34234 · 941.355.3337

Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804027
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been stored out for approximately 4 hrs and disposed of them As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sliced cheese in the pm cooler. Operator moved it.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting board heavily grooved.
Basic/14-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand sign in the make restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the employee restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed milk that they had listed on their time as a public health control sheet that was not time marked. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs and time marked accordingly.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in the unisex employee restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in the bar hand wash sink. Operator removed dishes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up on the interior of the dish machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed for the sanitizer buckets.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Aug 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top exterior of the ware washing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been stored out for approximately 4 hrs and disposed of them As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left hand standing reach in cooler: Shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding) Could not identify how long the food had been at 43 or above. Operator placed food in a different reach in cooler. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding); Milk (57F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been stored out for approximately 4 hrs and disposed of them. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing out dirty dishes in the front counter hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed for the sanitizer buckets.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at the establishment.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top exterior of the ware washing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in the left side standing reach in cooler of the kitchen. Operator removed drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning

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.