Sara Bay Country Club
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Sara Bay Country Club 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Sara Bay Country Club is doing better than most peers. 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
Apr 10, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener and mount. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine with a black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Co2's not secured at the Guinness cooler. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the dish machine with heavy dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
23-03-4
74
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Co2's not secured at the Guinness cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a phone on the cutting board. Operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled over ice cream cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall with paint peeling over produce prepping sink and table.
36-24-5
82
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
37
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint stored next to potatoes under prep table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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
78
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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.
11-26-1
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. Chef stated the fish had been thawed for approximately 6 hours. Chef removed the fish from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table next to the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed portioned cups of housemade ranch and housemade caesar dressing with buttermilk at 48F in three door stand up reach-in cooler at 12:35 PM. The operator stated that the items had been in the cooler overnight. Items were removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen by wait station area/salad cooler area.
14-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sara Bay Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sara Bay Country Club on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sara Bay Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sara Bay Country Club.
How does Sara Bay Country Club compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Sara Bay Country Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Sara Bay Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sara Bay Country Club have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sara Bay 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 Sara Bay Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sara Bay Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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