SARASOTA NATIONAL CLUBHOUSE
25500 NATIONAL BLVD, Venice FL 34293 · 941-244-4810
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026018059 | Jan 22, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the clubhouse bar handwashing sink without soap, paper towels or a handwashing sign.
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. Observed ROP fish beginning to thaw with the packaging sliced open but not removed from the packaging. Operator removed the fish for proper thawing.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a beard guard preparing food. Operator corrected.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator moved tongs.
Jan 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - additional walk-in cooler added at dry storage area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Nov 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat from last inspection 1-27-25
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at bar area next and over silverware and single service pap goods. Repeat from last inspection 1-27-25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.
No plan review submitted and approved - additional walk-in cooler added at dry storage area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 1-27-25
Jan 27, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles at bar stored next to open liquor bottles. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like-substance. On soda gun nozzle at pool bar.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cooks line.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooks line, pulled pork (130F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (130F - Cold Holding). Operator increased heat on hot holding unit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 11-20-23. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in rice bin. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep table, shelf and counter at kitchen and bar area. Observed operator remove beverages.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed employee remove tongs.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at inside bar soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at outside bar was blocked by trash can and bucket.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured at inside bar not secured. Observed operator sure tank.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area behind nozzles of soda machine in kitchen with mold-like substance buildup.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on bottom on shelf at cooks line next to clean pans and gravy boats. Observed employee move bucket.
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.