Esplanade on Palmer Ranch

12250 Via Casa Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238

Other

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Esplanade on Palmer Ranch stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Esplanade on Palmer Ranch on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bar triple sink at approximately 25ppm. Manager corrected to 50F. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over pepperoni slices in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-14-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager added plug. **Corrected On-Site**

33-11-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.

14-69-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23.Renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed eggs over beef in Walkin Cooler and eggs over ready to eat in Reachin Cooler . Chef corrected by removing to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without date last used.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade and guard. Employee corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed final sanitizer rinse at 158F

22-56-4

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no oyster consumer Advisory. Emailed advisory to Manager.

02A-01-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers.

36-50-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use to gos at bar unprotected. Manager corrected by placing on side. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Esplanade on Palmer Ranch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Esplanade on Palmer Ranch on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Esplanade on Palmer Ranch compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Esplanade on Palmer Ranch most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Esplanade on Palmer Ranch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Esplanade on Palmer Ranch have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Esplanade on Palmer Ranch 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 Esplanade on Palmer Ranch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Esplanade on Palmer Ranch is inspected around three times per year on average.

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