ED SMITH STADIUM CLUBHOUSE
2700 12 ST, Sarasota FL 34237 · 941-484-8800
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cold buffet line: Cream cheese (80F - Cold Holding); Sliced cantaloupe (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states that the items have been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed the cream cheese into a reach in cooler and the cantaloupe in a lower pan.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 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
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their triple sink at 50ppm. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of a case of tomatoes. Operator removed the bag.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the left side standing coolers fan covers with debris buildup.
Feb 20, 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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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing 80F water. Operator emptied out the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the buffet hand sink. Operator placed on there.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Jan 28, 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
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over wine in the left side reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cold buffet line: Cream cheese (80F - Cold Holding); Sliced cantaloupe (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states that the items have been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed the cream cheese into a reach in cooler and the cantaloupe in a lower pan.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of soap stored next to clean dishes in the drys storage area. Operator removed the soap.
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. Emailed operator a copy and he had all his employees sign.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their can opener stored in a soiled holder.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee handling food while wearing a watch. Informed the operator on the jewelry requirements.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on clean containers in dry storage.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back exit door out of the kitchen blocked by ac equipment.
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw bacon stored over a container of ready to eat bread in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the bacon.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the front buffet line: Cooked eggs (63F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Cut melons (65F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the front buffet line: Cooked eggs (63F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Cut melons (65F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for the front buffet line hand wash sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks inside of coolers in the kitchen and front buffet line. Operator removed the drinks.
Mar 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Feb 24, 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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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine heat sanitizer reading 145F at plate level. Chef called the technician and set up the 3 compartment sink to properly sanitize equipment until the dishmachine is repaired,
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
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