Gasparilla Inn Beach Club

500 Palm Ave, Boca Grande, FL 33921-9999

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Gasparilla Inn Beach Club appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Boca Grande restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose bibb at back of establishment. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the basin of bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable ice machine.

14-11-5

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at back exterior of entrance to the establishment.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking the cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the trash can from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat hotdogs at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the operator and employee by washing his hands at ware washing area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple cutting board blocking ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Feb 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Operator placed in the proper manner to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple at oven handle. Operator removed to a safe location by placing above on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gasparilla Inn Beach Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gasparilla Inn Beach Club on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gasparilla Inn Beach Club?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gasparilla Inn Beach Club.

How does Gasparilla Inn Beach Club compare to other restaurants in Boca Grande?

Gasparilla Inn Beach Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boca Grande average of 81.

Has Gasparilla Inn Beach Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gasparilla Inn Beach Club have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gasparilla Inn 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 Gasparilla Inn Beach Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gasparilla Inn Beach Club is inspected around three times per year on average.

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