Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75

6410 Mauna Loa Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

American

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened unlabeled employee drink in their reach in cooler. Operator placed it in a labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for the dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**

16-62-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug for the dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical cleaners stored above food in the kitchen. Operator removed the cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs and are routinely disposed of at that end of the 4hr breakfast. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink. Operator put more there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for the dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-62-1

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch not properly labeled. Operator removed the lunch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored with food in the kitchen. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling food with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hair tie. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of apples on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug for the dumpster. **Warning**

33-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter with no lid. Operator put them back inside their wrappings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front service area: Oatmeal (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated food had been out approximately 2hrs. Operator turned heater back on. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in the kitchen with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed dishes from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device.

16-62-1

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed a broken lid on the outside dumpster.

33-15-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a open employee drink stored with food in the front service area. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of muffins stored on the floor in the front counter area. Manager placed the box on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75 on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75.

How does Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75 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 Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Home2 Suites by Hilton Sarasota I75 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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