TATUM RIDGE GOLF LINKS
421 N TATUM RD, Sarasota FL 34240 · 941-444-6600
Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to operator ** Operator posted handout.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their quaternary test strips out of date.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the establishment with one being by the back door and two being underneath the storage area. The operator cleaned the areas.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the front.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at the front hand wash sink. Operator placed more soap there.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the ground around the dumpster.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like build up on the ice chute of the front counter soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in freezer in the back of the store and the reach in cooler gaskets at the front.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the keg reach in cooler in the front counter area.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to operator ** Operator posted handout.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like build up on the ice chute of the front counter soda machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for 3 part sink and sanitizer buckets.
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. Emailed handouts to operator.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 missing light shields in dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on the hand wash sink in the back.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in freezer in the back of the store and the reach in cooler gaskets at the front.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the keg reach in cooler in the front counter area.
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.