RITZ-CARLTON SARASTOA BANQUET
1111 RITZ CARLTON DR, Sarasota FL 34236 · 3057892733
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bean soup with a date mark of 7/16 stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area. Chef discarded the soup.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Demi glaze date marked 6/27 and cooked black beans date marked 7/4 stored in the walk in cooler next to the preparation line. Chef discarded the items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Demi glaze date marked 6/27 and cooked black beans date marked 7/4 stored in the walk in cooler next to the preparation line. Chef discarded the items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on the hose Bibb in the dishwasher area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the bake shop walk in cooler soiled.
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 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 food containers without washing their hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon removed from the commercial packaging stored over bread in the walk in freezer. Employee removed the salmon.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in the dishwasher area blocked by glass racks. Chef removed the racks.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink next to the pot and pan area removed.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 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. Bean soup with a date mark of 7/16 stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area. Chef discarded the soup.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken then changed their gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, removed their gloves, washed their hands and changed gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bean soup with a date mark of 7/16 stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area. Chef discarded the soup.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb in the dishwasher room.
Equipment in poor repair. Racks rusted in the glass door beverage reach in cooler in the hallway area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards soiled in the bake shop walk in cooler.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over vegetables soup in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the eggs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish racks drinking water containers stored in front of the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dishwasher area.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dish room blocked by empty water containers and glass racks. Chef removed the items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in the dishwasher area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler in the bake shop area soiled.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 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 their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over fruit juice in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the juice. Raw beef stored over cooked vegetables in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the beef.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to tea bags and sugar packets on a shelf in the banquet service area. Chef removed the bottle.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Chef placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut dragon fruit before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut dragon fruit.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 cans of red beans dented at the seams. Chef set the cans aside for a refund.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
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 in the pastry kitchen. Employee removed the phone.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Pepsi reach in cooler inn the hallway. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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