Courtyard by Marriott

850 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34234
American
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Courtyard by Marriott stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sliced cheese in the pm cooler. Operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting board heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand sign in the make restroom.
31B-04-4
78
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed milk that they had listed on their time as a public health control sheet that was not time marked. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs and time marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in the unisex employee restroom.
32-12-5
78
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes in the bar hand wash sink. Operator removed dishes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up on the interior of the dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left hand standing reach in cooler: Shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding) Could not identify how long the food had been at 43 or above. Operator placed food in a different reach in cooler. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding); Milk (57F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been stored out for approximately 4 hrs and disposed of them. 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
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been stored out for approximately 4 hrs and disposed of them As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing out dirty dishes in the front counter hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed for the sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at the establishment. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top exterior of the ware washing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in the left side standing reach in cooler of the kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-13-4
50
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Employee called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Courtyard by Marriott last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Courtyard by Marriott on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Courtyard by Marriott?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Courtyard by Marriott.

How does Courtyard by Marriott compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Courtyard by Marriott most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Courtyard by Marriott's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard by Marriott have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Courtyard by Marriott 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 Courtyard by Marriott inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard by Marriott is inspected around three times per year on average.