Palm-Aire Country Club
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
82
Score
Palm-Aire Country Club appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Palm-Aire Country Club squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener and beginning to rust.
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 a phone and keys stored on prep table. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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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. Observed salmon and whitefish beginning to thaw in ROP packaging. Operates moved items out of packaging for thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed eggs and other food items stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
86
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine in the back banquet storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling air vents in the back kitchen with a black mold like substance on and around the vent.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the back door on the side of the door and framing.
35B-01-4
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw seafood in the reach in cooler. Operator moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling air vent in the back kitchen with a black mold like substance on and around the vent. It's also leaking water into the ceiling light fixture.
36-34-5
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. Observed frozen tuna still in its commercial vacuum packaging and beginning to thaw. Operator removed the fish from packaging to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
78
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon and cooked sausage stored over raw seafood in walk in cooler on speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a "popcorn" ceiling in the prep kitchen that is not easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the salad prep tables and on the cook line with heavy dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating in food preparation area in front kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe under the dish table leaking into a bus tub.
29-11-4
70
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area with standup mixer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near vents and vents soiled with an accumulation dust throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain covers missing throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Breaker box in the dishwasher room rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Operator has pressure washing for the establishment scheduled for the morning of 12/05/2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm-Aire Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm-Aire Country Club on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm-Aire Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Palm-Aire Country Club.
How does Palm-Aire Country Club compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Palm-Aire Country Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Palm-Aire Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palm-Aire Country Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palm-Aire Country Club 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 Palm-Aire Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm-Aire Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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