Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 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 food containers without washing their hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon removed from the commercial packaging stored over bread in the walk in freezer. Employee removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in the dishwasher area blocked by glass racks. Chef removed the racks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink next to the pot and pan area removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
61
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken then changed their gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, removed their gloves, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bean soup with a date mark of 7/16 stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area. Chef discarded the soup. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb in the dishwasher room.
29-34-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Bean soup with a date mark of 7/16 stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area. Chef discarded the soup.
01B-28-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Racks rusted in the glass door beverage reach in cooler in the hallway area.
14-11-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards soiled in the bake shop walk in cooler.
36-50-4
50
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over vegetables soup in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish racks drinking water containers stored in front of the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
67
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 cans of red beans dented at the seams. Chef set the cans aside for a refund. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the pastry kitchen. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Pepsi reach in cooler inn the hallway. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
74
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of peas stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer pantry kitchen area. Employee place the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Under the condenser and on the door frame.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bake shop.
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet.
How does Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet 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 Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ritz-Carlton Sarastoa Banquet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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