Sarasota National Clubhouse
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Sarasota National Clubhouse eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Venice average 79, so Sarasota National Clubhouse is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at bar area next and over silverware and single service pap goods. Repeat from last inspection 1-27-25 **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat from last inspection 1-27-25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - additional walk-in cooler added at dry storage area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
51-14-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 1-27-25 **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line.
12B-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
41
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles at bar stored next to open liquor bottles. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like-substance. On soda gun nozzle at pool bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cooks line.
12B-13-4
58
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooks line, pulled pork (130F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (130F - Cold Holding). Operator increased heat on hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 11-20-23. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in rice bin. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed employee remove tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep table, shelf and counter at kitchen and bar area. Observed operator remove beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 22-20-5 **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
86
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment has chlorine test kit of 3 compartment sink that uses ammonia based sanitizer.
16-32-5
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. Email operator copy of Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at outside bar. Repeat 9-17-22 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at outside bar. Observed employee invert single service containers. Repeat 9-23-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
70
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed establishment is doing Reduced Oxygen Packing of fish, operator stated fish had not been frozen before packing and they do not have variance or HACCP plan. Stop sale 5lb salmon. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of salmon.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed undated 2quart pan of roasted potatoes in Walk-in cooler with mold-like substance on them. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of potatoes.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed establishment is doing Reduced Oxygen Packing of fish, operator stated fish had not been frozen before packing and they do not have variance or HACCP plan. Stop sale 5lb salmon. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of salmon
03G-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at outside bar. Observed operator place towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercial cheese packages opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of roasted potatoes in Walk-in cooler made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at cooks line and outside bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers containers at salad area not inverted or protected. Observed operator invert containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line.
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dining room bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop in flour bin. Observed operator remove bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarasota National Clubhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarasota National Clubhouse on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarasota National Clubhouse?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sarasota National Clubhouse.
How does Sarasota National Clubhouse compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Sarasota National Clubhouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Sarasota National Clubhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarasota National Clubhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sarasota National Clubhouse 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 Sarasota National Clubhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sarasota National Clubhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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