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GATOR CREEK CLUB HOUSE

9000 GATOR CREEK DR, Sarasota FL 34241 · (941)924-1111

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6801255
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.Employee placed shell eggs back in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multi purpose cleaner on preparation table that had food. Employee relocated cleaner.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. Corrected during inspection to 100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4
Food stored on floor. Observed buns and chicken wings on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket with black substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.Employee placed shell eggs back in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm. Employee corrected to 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket with black substance. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine bucket at 200 ppm. Corrected to 50ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. Employee corrected during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed hand wash sink blocked by cutting board. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Observed a wet towel under cutting board. Employee removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use cutlery packs stored on floor in dry storage. Employee relocated.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. Observed #10 can Full Red Marinara with approximately 2 " dent in side. Cook set aside for credit.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
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 bucket set up at 0 ppm chlorine. Cook corrected to 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Educated manager on using time as public health control or refrigeration. Cook moved to refrigerator.
High priority/03A-20-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 77F on time plan. Cook discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked b6 cutting board. Cook relocated board.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar bins not labeled. Cook labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket in use at 0 ppm. Cook corrected to 100 ppm.
High priority/22-52-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/33-23-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed plastic flatware stored in dry storage not covered.
Basic/25-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed fish defrosting in bucket without running water. Cook removed.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled blade guard on meat slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.Observed dumpster and grease pad on sand/dirt. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/33-23-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use cutlery kits on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed.
Basic/25-05-4/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.