RITZ CARLTON MEMBERS CLUB SARASOTA
1234 BEN FRANKLIN DR, Sarasota FL 34236 · 3057892733
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 11/30. Manager discarded the cheese sauce.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021058919 | Nov 18, 2021 | Jan 21, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper stored over cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler next to the salad make area. Chef removed the grouper. Raw tuna stored over cooked quinoa in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the tuna.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (60F - Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw oysters offered on the menu, no consumer advisory for raw oysters posted in the dining room or on the menu. Chef posted copy's of the consumer advisory for raw oysters in the dining areas.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dry storage area and under the racks in the walk in cooler.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cheese sauce stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 11/30. Manager discarded the cheese sauce
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 11/30. Manager discarded the cheese sauce.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at both hand wash sinks in the 2nd floor bar area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the bar area soiled.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in the expo area. Employee was informed, removed the food and washed their hands.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucets missing at the utility sink next to the dishwasher area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Chef replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of black beans dented at the seams. Chef set the cans aside for a refund.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Rice stored on time as a public health control with no time mark. Chef stated the rice was on time as a public health control for 2 hours. Chef placed a time mark on the rice.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the back preparation area. Chef placed soap at the hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Demi glaze stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area with no date marked. Chef stated the Demi glaze was prepared on 7/29. Chef placed a date marked on the item.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean drink measuring cups and pourer spouts stored next to the hand wash sink in the 2nd floor bar area. Bartender removed the items.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in the hand washing sink in the back preparation area. Chef removed the items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the upstairs bar area soiled.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glasses stored next to the hand washing sink in the upstairs bar area. Chef removed the glasses.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table next to food in the expo area. Employee removed the phone.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on the floor in the expo area of the kitchen. Chef removed the buckets to be sanitized.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the pork.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of sun screen stored next to sugar packets on the dry storage shelf in the 1st floor bar area. Manager removed the sun screen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in the hand washing sinks in the dishwasher area and the bar area. Manager removed the items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink in the 2nd floor bar. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both ice machine on the 1st floor.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glasses stored next to the hand washing sink in the 2nd floor bar area. Employee removed the glasses.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled a garbage can then a clean knife without washing their hands. Employees removed the knife to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in a preparation sink. The employee properly washed their hands
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand washing sinks at the tiki bar. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sinks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles.
Equipment in poor repair. Air handler in the 1st floor dry storage area rusted and flaking.
Jan 23, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Air handler in the 1st floor dry storage area rusted and flaking on to the floor and dry storage shelves.
Jan 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scollops stored over cooked rice and cooked vegetables in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the scollops.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor under shelves in the 1st floor dry storage area. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in a box of plates in the first floor dry storage area. The kitchen is located on the 2nd floor of the establishment, there are both food products, glassware, plates and single service items in the 1st floor dry storage area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No shell tags for fresh mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef discarded the mussels. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the walk-in cooler not removed from the packaging after thawing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several pieces of small equipment stored in the hand washing sinks in the back preparation area and the hand washing sink in the first floor bar. Chef removed the items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the 2nd floor bar area and the tiki bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sinks.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. No shell tags for fresh mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef discarded the mussels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the 2nd floor bar area.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 2 dead rodents in a glue trap in the 1st floor dry storage area. The kitchen is located on the 2nd floor of the establishment, there are both food products, glassware, plates and single service items in the 1st floor dry storage area.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glasses stored next to the hand washing sink in the 2nd floor bar area. Manager removed the glasses.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the walk-in cooler not removed from the packaging after thawing. Chef discarded the fish.
Equipment in poor repair. Air handler in the 1st floor dry storage area rusted and flaking on to the floor and dry storage shelves.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. All the following items were dated in stored in the walk-in cooler Marinara sauce 8/10, Chicken Juis sauce 8/12 Cheese sauce 8/6 and Toreiro soup 8/5. Chef discarded all the items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. All the following items were dated in stored in the walk-in cooler Marinara sauce 8/10, Chicken Juis sauce 8/12 Cheese sauce 8/6 and Toreiro soup 8/5. Chef discarded all the items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the both hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at both hand washing sinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on a preparation table in the preparation area. Employee removed the backpack.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce.
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