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THE PALMS GOLF CLUB AT FOREST LAKES

Based on 5 health inspections, THE PALMS GOLF CLUB AT FOREST LAKES in SARASOTA has earned a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1990 Beneva Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521540

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10907431

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the bathroom doors not self closing. Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed them using cardboard on their back dry storage shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the kitchen,approximately 1 dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the ware washing area, and observed approximately 3 dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the bar. Warning
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed their forks and spoons with their utensil side up. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on their kitchen counter: Butter (76F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of that butter. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on their kitchen counter: Butter (76F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of that butter. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink with a cutting board inside. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8784697

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in the dry storage area.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service dishes stored un-inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed onions in direct contact with a non food grade plastic bag. Operator removed the onions. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509737

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice bin in the warewashing area.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383190

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining a shelf in the dry storage area. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed unclean-able knife block in the kitchen. Operator disposed of knife block. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed no signed agreements. Printed out a copy for the operator to sign and emailed him more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation