Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Hyatt Regency Sarasota six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee handled soiled equipment or utensils”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs ambient (60F - Cold Holding); Ham (57F - Cold Holding) Stored on ice on the cook line. Chef stated the eggs were stored on ice for approximately 1 hours. Chef placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 12 ceiling tiles in the kitchen area damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3x4 foot hole in the wall in the back preparation area.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
50
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strip hanging above the ice bin in the bar area. Employee removed the strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes then prepared a beverage without washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fully thawed tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Manager discarded the tuna.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at the hand washing sink next to the walk-in freezer. Manager stated the technician had been contacted.
27-16-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 hood filters missing on the exhaust hood on the cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fully thawed tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Manager discarded the tuna.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
50
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee in the bar area washed their hands with no soap. Employee rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands . Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sausage and potatoes on time as a pubic health control stored on the cook line with no time. Manager stated items had been on time for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed time marks on the items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over deli ham in the stand up reach in cooler across from the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Employee removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen showing water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Several utensils on the cook line stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the stand up reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
43
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in the dishwasher room. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
70
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hyatt Regency Sarasota last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hyatt Regency Sarasota on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hyatt Regency Sarasota?
Across the inspection record, “employee handled soiled equipment or utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
How does Hyatt Regency Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Hyatt Regency Sarasota most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Hyatt Regency Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hyatt Regency Sarasota have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hyatt Regency Sarasota means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hyatt Regency Sarasota inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hyatt Regency Sarasota is inspected around three times per year on average.
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