Magnolia Pointe Hotel

5965 Brookhill Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
American
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Magnolia Pointe Hotel five times, with records going back to 2022. On Jul 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored above food products. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink with dishes inside. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for their time as a public health control 4hr buffet. Operator had a blank copy and filled it out. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded trash along their dumpster pad. Operator states it's not their products and believes someone is illegally dumping in their area.
33-19-4
67
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Cut fruit (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator stated they disposed of their product at the end of their 3 and 1/2hr breakfast. Emailed them a time as a public health control form.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dishes in it. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups stored on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open.
33-16-4
90
Aug 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Magnolia Pointe Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Magnolia Pointe Hotel on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Magnolia Pointe Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Magnolia Pointe Hotel.

How does Magnolia Pointe Hotel compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Magnolia Pointe Hotel most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Magnolia Pointe Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Magnolia Pointe Hotel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Magnolia Pointe Hotel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Magnolia Pointe Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Magnolia Pointe Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.