RITZ CARLTON BEACH CLUB
1234 Ben Franklin Drive
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the upstairs bar area soiled.
- 24-27-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 10-14-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both ice machine on the 1st floor.
- 24-27-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Air handler in the 1st floor dry storage area rusted and flaking. Repeat Violation
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Air handler in the 1st floor dry storage area rusted and flaking on to the floor and dry storage shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the 2nd floor bar area. Warning
- 35A-06-4:Basic - 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. Warning
- 24-27-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Air handler in the 1st floor dry storage area rusted and flaking on to the floor and dry storage shelves. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-28-5:High Priority - 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.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).