SARASOTA YACHT CLUB
1100 JOHN RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.365.4191
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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JAN 25
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of clam juice,1 can of artichokes and 1 can apple sauce dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken then clean pans without changing their gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the pans to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in banquet wait station area soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 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 equipment without washing their 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 beef stored over cooked potatoes and cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fresh oysters on the half shell stored in the walk in cooler with no shell tag. Chef discarded the oysters.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. Chef placed soap at the hand wash sink.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Fresh oysters on the half shell stored in the walk in cooler with no shell tag. Chef discarded the oysters.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Cooked chicken stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 12/21. Chef discarded the item.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 12/21. Chef discarded the item.
Food stored on floor. Box of pineapple and bag of potatoes stored on the floor in walk in cooler #1. Employee placed the items on a shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled pan on the ice machine. Employee removed and sanitized the ice scoop and pan.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand washing sinks in the bar area are missing hand washing signs.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of peppers stored in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw duck stored over unwashed potatoes on a speed rack in the kitchen. Employee stated they had just placed the duck on the rack from the walk in cooler for preparation. Employee remove the duck to be prepared.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand washing sinks at the bar area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee removed the drinks.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hand and then touched the reach in cooler door in the bar area without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and wiped the door with a sanitizer towel.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked vegetables in walk-in cooler #2. Chef placed the salmon below the vegetables.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in coolers on the cook line and the wait station areas. Employee removed the drinks.
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Provided handout to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment using reduced oxygen packaging for raw lamb, beef and poultry without a HACCP plan.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on the cook line. Employee removed the bottles.
Painters tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Painters tape used on the can opener. Chef removed the tape.
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.