Ameniti Bay Hotel

5985 Brookhill Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232

American

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Ameniti Bay Hotel stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up two times.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ameniti Bay Hotel is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employees phone stored on their make table cutting board.

40-06-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters stored without a cover.

25-06-4

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper drink cup being used as a coffee bean scoop. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the pad around the dumpsters.

33-19-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.

33-11-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned up the hot holding unit and retested at 165F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used to scoop chocolate chips in the back prep area. Had operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the buffet line: Shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Ham (58F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Egg mix(52F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they had been out for 3 hrs, manager stated they will dispose of food at 4 hr mark. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Ham (58F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Egg mix (52F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they had been out for 3 hrs, manager stated they will dispose of food at 4 hr mark. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed shell eggs out on buffet without plan. Educated operator on using time and emailed time plan and guide. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Observed written plan incomplete, manager to complete **Time Extended**

03F-10-5

Aug 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on food preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ameniti Bay Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ameniti Bay Hotel on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ameniti Bay Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ameniti Bay Hotel.

How does Ameniti Bay Hotel compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Ameniti Bay Hotel most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Ameniti Bay Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ameniti Bay Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ameniti Bay Hotel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ameniti Bay Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ameniti Bay Hotel is inspected around three times per year on average.

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