PICKLEBALL CLUB AT LAKEWOOD RANCH
1300 SARASOTA CENTER BLVD, Sarasota FL 34240 · 9412714444
Last inspected Oct 13, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their triple sink at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their triple sink. Operator order some during the inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food and rinks items scattered in multiple coolers. Reviewed proper procedures with the owner.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas and pickles stored on the floor of their walk in cooler.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded trash built up around the back of the dumpster.
Aug 18, 2025Warning 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their triple sink at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager at this time.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their triple sink. Operator order some during the inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food and rinks items scattered in multiple coolers. Reviewed proper procedures with the owner.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas and pickles stored on the floor of their walk in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded trash built up around the back of the dumpster.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soft drinks and pickles stored on the floor of the back storage area. Operator placed them off the floor.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a food certified manager.
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter chips (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2 hrs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer and containers of shampoo stored above single services items in the dry storage area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a food certified manager.
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 agreements. Had the present employees sign agreements and emailed them a copy.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook line with a grooved cutting board.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor of the cook line.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food wearing a watch. Operator had employee remove watch
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed a build up of garbage on the back left corner of the dumpster pad.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs at the restrooms used by employees. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in the prep reach in cooler: 3lbs hummus (7/28), 2lbs Muenster cheese (7/28), 2lbs diced tomatoes (7/28), 2lbs cubed cheddar (7/14), 1lbs Sliced Gouda (7/28). Operator disposed of food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in the prep reach in cooler: 3lbs hummus (7/28), 2lbs Muenster cheese (7/28), 2lbs diced tomatoes (7/28), 2lbs cubed cheddar (7/14), 1lbs Sliced Gouda (7/28) Operator disposed of food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front counter area: Butter chips (78F - Cold Holding) Operator steamed they had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator disposed of butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front counter area: Butter chips (78F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator disposed of butter.
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 employee agreements. Operator printed out a agreement and had an employee sign it. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning liquid unlabeled in the chemical storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board in the front counter area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop stored in the protein shake powder with the handle touching the powder stored in the front counter cabinets. Employee removed scoops.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the back trash dumpster with no drain plug.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sing on the 2 hand wash sinks in the front counter area and 2nd floor bar.
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.