HYATT PLACE SARASOTA/BRADENTON AIRPORT
950 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34234 · 941.554.5800
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
SEP 24
AUG 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the hot holding section of the breakfast buffet: Canadian bacon (105F - Hot Holding); Scrambled eggs (125F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator reheated foods and turned up the heat lamps.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut fruit in a reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the front bar cooler and the back central cooler respectively: Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Cut fruit (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the milk had been there for more than a day while the fruit had been there approximately 2hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the milk and moved the fruit to a working fridge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front bar cooler and the back central cooler respectively: Milk (48F - Cold Holding); Cut fruit (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the milk had been there for more than a day while the fruit had been there approximately 2hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the milk and moved the fruit to a working fridge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand sink used to dump ice. Operator removed the ice.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the bar hand sink without paper towels. Operator placed more there.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build inside their ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed a new sign there.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line standing reach in cooler: Canadian bacon (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator removed lid in the Ambient 39F cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on the breakfast bar: Hard boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Salsa (45F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator swapped them out for new product in the reach in cooler. Observed in the bar reach in cooler: Milk (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been there approximately 1hr. Operator placed milk in a kitchen reach in cooler and lowered the temperature of the bar cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the hot holding section of the breakfast buffet: Canadian bacon (105F - Hot Holding); Scrambled eggs (125F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator reheated foods and turned up the heat lamps.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed and handwash sink blocked off with container used to hold clean dishes. Operator removed container and dishes.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working in food service and prep without a manager on site.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sink. Operator put more paper towels.
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. Had operator sign an agreement and sent them more copies.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at either kitchen hand wash sinks. Operator put more soap.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed self serve apples without wraps or utensils.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle at the shared employee restroom. Operator put a trashcan with a lid there.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sings at the dish wash area Dan bar area hand wash sinks. Operator put hand wash sings up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of single service cups stored on the floor of the drys storage area.
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.