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RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT

1040 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34234 · 941.358.1468

Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6804231
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet counter: Cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (63F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hr.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024050289Jul 24, 2024Jan 27, 2025$200

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet counter: Cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (63F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hr.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed the dumpster overflowing with garbage onto the pad and preventing it from closing.
Basic/33-14-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door to the buffet not self closing.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food in the reach in cooler. ** As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenRepeat Violation**
High priority/03A-02-5/
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed an overflow of garbage preventing the dumpsters form closing.
Basic/33-14-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door to buffet are not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.