Beckhams on the Trail
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Beckhams on the Trail stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “missing drain plug at dumpster” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Beckhams on the Trail on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Employee hooked up new chemical bucket and tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket above 200ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on dumpster shared with plaza.
33-11-4
70
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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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. Observed approximately 2lb tuna and 2lb mahi defrosted under vacuum seal in reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed cracked container without handle used cooked onions on top of reach in cooler unit.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed butter on cook line at 80F. Cook removed to grill to heat. Educated cook on time as public health control. Emailed operator plan.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed ice in hand wash sink just inside kitchen door.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Cook added towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
64
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soda nozzle soiled at wait station side of bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
82
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed dumpster with rusted out bottom and broken lids on shared dumpster with plaza. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed no drain plugs on all shared dumpsters with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm. Cook corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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.Unable to observe vomit Cleanup Plan. Emailed operator Vomit/Body Fluid cleanup plan.
11-27-4
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 employee health reporting agreement. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in unlabeled spray bottle. Cook corrected by labeling. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed fish defrosted in refrigeration not slit or removed from plastic packaging. Cook corrected by removing from seal. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cod and calves liver cases on floor in Walkin Freezer . Cook corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in Chicken Saladin Reachin Cooler. Cook corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster shared with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
41
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pullout drawer on cook line near Dishwashing Machine side.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand washing sink near triple sink. Manager corrected by adding. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing under Hand wash sink near kitchen entrance to front.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans wet nesting on storage shelf. Manager corrected by separating. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an approximate 1/2" gap under back exterior door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris on floor behind fryers on cooks line.
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair between Dishwashing Machine and triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in chicken salad. Manager corrected by removing scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plugs Missing at Dumpster shared with stores in plaza. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beckhams on the Trail last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beckhams on the Trail on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beckhams on the Trail?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beckhams on the Trail.
How does Beckhams on the Trail compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Beckhams on the Trail most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Beckhams on the Trail's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beckhams on the Trail have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beckhams on the Trail means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Beckhams on the Trail inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beckhams on the Trail is inspected around three times per year on average.
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