Best Western Plus Siesta Key

6600 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34231

American

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Best Western Plus Siesta Key five times, with records going back to 2022. On Sep 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Best Western Plus Siesta Key trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg ambient (53F - Cold Holding) on the breakfast buffet line. Informed the operator to add to time as public health control.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue chemical with no label near the handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. **Repeat Violation**

08B-15-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ka-Nysha Jones hired over 60 days with no proof of employee food handler certification.

53B-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a brown slime-like substance on the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Mar 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle containing a chemical stored hanging from a rack with single use items in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single use plastic knives with handles down in the back dining area. Operator discarded the single use knives. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Dec 15, 2022

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Plus Siesta Key last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Plus Siesta Key on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Best Western Plus Siesta Key compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Best Western Plus Siesta Key most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Best Western Plus Siesta Key's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Plus Siesta Key have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Best Western Plus Siesta Key means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Best Western Plus Siesta Key inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Plus Siesta Key is inspected around two times per year on average.

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