Homewood Suites by Hilton
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Homewood Suites by Hilton has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Homewood Suites by Hilton is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator is out of chemicals at this time and set up their triple sink to 200ppm quaternary. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed the buffet apples not wrapped with no utensils. **Warning**
08B-15-4
78
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Operator had there class scheduled for 10/8/24 but Hurricane Milton occurred during this time and was only able to reschedule it at the earliest for today. Operator was able to show both the original scheduling and today's scheduling. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Operator has attempted the test twice and has not been able to pass at this time. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Operator had there class scheduled for 10/8/24 but Hurricane Milton occurred during this time and was only able to reschedule it at the earliest for today. Operator was able to show both the original scheduling and today's scheduling. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the employee handling dirty dishes and then handle clean dishes without washing their hands. Instructed the employee and operator on proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the soap dispenser not dispensing soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper stored over a kitchen reach in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
35B-02-4
67
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Observed dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called mechanic and switched to triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans dented in dry storage: 1 can of tuna, 1 can of cream of chicken, 1 can of tomato sauce. Operator set aside for disposal. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (62F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Milk (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Cantaloupe (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the food had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed food back into the reach in cooler. 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
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apple for self service not wrapped or with utensils. **Warning**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired certified food manager training for: **Nestor C **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink and women's bathroom hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had the operator sign the copy and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the men's bathroom hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Observed expired certificate for Pizzaro L. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle coasting cleaning chemicals not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted. Employe inverted coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishwashing machine soiled with food debris. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drink the kitchen reach in cooler. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
21
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter Chips 66F, Cream Cheese 67F on counter breakfast buffet. Educated manager on Time as public health control. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink dispensing at 400ppm quaternary. Added half the amount of water and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at Dishwashing Machine 0ppm. Manager to call for service.
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on preparation table. Employee corrected by removing after education. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Homewood Suites by Hilton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites by Hilton on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Homewood Suites by Hilton?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homewood Suites by Hilton.
How does Homewood Suites by Hilton compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Homewood Suites by Hilton most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Homewood Suites by Hilton's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Homewood Suites by Hilton have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Homewood Suites by Hilton 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 Homewood Suites by Hilton inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Homewood Suites by Hilton is inspected around three times per year on average.
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