DESOTO BEACH CLUB
5201 DESOTO BEACH CLUB, Sarasota FL 34235 · 941.355.8205
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork ribs in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the ground beef
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022005267 | Jan 11, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $400 |
| 7--2021021250 | May 7, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork ribs in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the ground beef
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent Ceiling vent area soiled in the beverage machines area in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone stored on a shelf over a preparation table in the preparation area. Employees remove the phone.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in the dry storage area soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the stand up glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Chef removed and sanitized the scoop and holder.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a permanent serving line in the dinning area with no plan review.
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs ambient (54F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Temperature were recorded at 11:00am. Chef stated the items were placed in the reach in cooler at 6:30am. Chef discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs ambient (54F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Temperature were recorded at 11:00am. Chef stated the items were placed in the reach in cooler at 6:30am. Chef discarded the items.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a permanent serving line in the dinning area with no plan review.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled over the juice machine and coffee machine in the kitchen.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked sausage in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the bacon.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the beverage area in the kitchen soiled and rusted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on preparation table on the cook line. Chef removed the phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 Floor fans in the kitchen soiled. Chef removed the fans to be cleaned.
Jan 28, 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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Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Chef placed the water on a food cart.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Chef removed and sanitized the holder and scoop.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining a shelf in the dry storage area. Chef removed the cardboard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents next to the cook line soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice scoop holder soiled. Cher removed and sanitized the holder and the scoop.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee peeling carrots before washing. Employee washed the peeled and unpeeled carrots.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over ready to eat tuna salad in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the pork.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand washing sink to fill a water pitcher. Employee dumped and sanitized the water pitcher.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a beard guard on.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut raw unwashed broccoli before cutting. Employee washed the cut and uncut broccoli.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef remove the cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the water on a shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor stand fan in the preparation area soiled. Employee cleaned the fan.
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.