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MISTY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

8954 MISTY CREEK DR, Sarasota FL 34241

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6802441
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line cold holding hard cooked eggs 50F, cut tomatoes 50F, ham 50F, turkey 52F. Cook iced fish, removed tomato to other cooler, and discarded ham and turkey.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line cold holding hard cooked eggs 50F, cut tomatoes 50F, ham 50F, turkey 52F. Cook iced fish, removed tomato to other cooler, and discarded ham and turkey.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler on cook line cold holding hard cooked eggs 50F, cut tomatoes 50F, ham 50F, turkey 52F. Cook iced fish, removed tomato to other cooler, and discarded ham and turkey..
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head and slicer blade guard soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor.Observed oil containers on floor in can dry storage area. Employee located off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups stored on floor near kitchen back door. Employee relocated.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on ice machine chute guard.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle bowl in flour bin. Chef removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealer in preparation area and vacuum sealed ground Turkey in reach in cooler. Emailed operator HACCP information.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process.
Basic/16-10-4/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Observed suds in dish machine after final rinse Time Extended
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 chlorine at 0 ppm for final rinse. Director called for service.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealer in preparation area and vacuum sealed ground Turkey in reach in cooler. Emailed operator HACCP information.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process.
Basic/16-10-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on dish machine top exterior.
Basic/16-21-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam cups on floor in dry storage. Employee relocated off floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Chef removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2023Inspection 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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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks unsecured in soda closet. Manager corrected during inspection.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food pans stacked on storage rack. Chef removed to air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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 food debris on stored slicer blade guard.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vent in front of triple sink.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.Observed no covered receptacle in ladies room.
Basic/32-12-5
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of Paper towels stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4

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.