Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch

305 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

American

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 57F, cream cheese 52F, watermelon 56F and Ancho creama 52F. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of peaches and 3 cans of pineapple dented at the rim. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-02-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.

11-26-1

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed two containers of cut melon in stand up reach-in cooler without a date mark label cut yesterday. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on prep table shelf next to spices. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Buffet bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Employee stored bowls properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood 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 Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Homewood Suites Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch is inspected around two times per year on average.

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