Desoto Beach Club
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
78
Score
Desoto Beach Club has been inspected 15 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited four times.
Desoto Beach Club's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork ribs in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the ground beef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent Ceiling vent area soiled in the beverage machines area in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone stored on a shelf over a preparation table in the preparation area. Employees remove the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
86
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a permanent serving line in the dinning area with no plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs ambient (54F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Temperature were recorded at 11:00am. Chef stated the items were placed in the reach in cooler at 6:30am. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs ambient (54F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Temperature were recorded at 11:00am. Chef stated the items were placed in the reach in cooler at 6:30am. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a permanent serving line in the dinning area with no plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled over the juice machine and coffee machine in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
64
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked sausage in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the beverage area in the kitchen soiled and rusted.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on preparation table on the cook line. Chef removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 Floor fans in the kitchen soiled. Chef removed the fans to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
67
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Chef placed the water on a food cart. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Chef removed and sanitized the holder and scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining a shelf in the dry storage area. Chef removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents next to the cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
86
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice scoop holder soiled. Cher removed and sanitized the holder and the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee peeling carrots before washing. Employee washed the peeled and unpeeled carrots. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
82
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef remove the cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the water on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor stand fan in the preparation area soiled. Employee cleaned the fan. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
86
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw or undercooked animal food offered/served at an establishment serving a highly susceptible population. Observed Chef plating over easy non pasteurized eggs with partially cooked yolks for resident service. Chef voluntarily discarded the eggs before a temperature could be taken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-34-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal 112F stored in hot holding on the cook line. Chef stated the oatmeal had been in hot holding for 30 minutes. Chef reheated the oatmeal to 178F and placed it in a hot well. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 5 plastic lids for plates cracked and broken. Manager discarded lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of corn stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Chef placed corn on shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee emptied the trash then returned to work handling plastic wrap without washing their hands. Employee discarded the plastic wrap then washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored over cartons of pasteurized liquid eggs in the walk-in cooler. Chef removed the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a shelf under the preparation table on the cook line next to clean pans. Employee removed the drink.. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees wearing watches while preparing food. Employees removed their watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the food warmer on the cook line soiled. Employee cleaned the interior of the food warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
64
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 5 water pictures soiled/stained at the bottom with a white substance. Manager discarded the pictures. Slicer blade guard soiled. Manager cleaned the guard. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager removed and sanitized the scoop and holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. 2 spatulas with melted handles. Manager discarded the spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Desoto Beach Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Desoto Beach Club on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Desoto Beach Club?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Desoto Beach Club.
How does Desoto Beach Club compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Desoto Beach Club most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Desoto Beach Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desoto Beach Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Desoto Beach Club 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 Desoto Beach Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Desoto Beach Club is inspected around four times per year on average.
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