Tatum Ridge Golf Links

421 N Tatum Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

American

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tatum Ridge Golf Links seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Tatum Ridge Golf Links' latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their quaternary test strips out of date.

16-37-1

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the establishment with one being by the back door and two being underneath the storage area. The operator cleaned the areas. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-03-4

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the front.

33-12-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like build up on the ice chute of the front counter soda machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in freezer in the back of the store and the reach in cooler gaskets at the front. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the keg reach in cooler in the front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to operator ** Operator posted handout.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like build up on the ice chute of the front counter soda machine.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for 3 part sink and sanitizer buckets.

16-37-1

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. Emailed handouts to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 missing light shields in dry storage area.

38-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on the hand wash sink in the back.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in freezer in the back of the store and the reach in cooler gaskets at the front.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the keg reach in cooler in the front counter area.

29-49-6

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed person in charge vomit cleaning plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed person in charge agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Seating license displayed expired 12/1/22.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in spiked container. Employee corrected by cleaning scoop and container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tatum Ridge Golf Links last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tatum Ridge Golf Links on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tatum Ridge Golf Links?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tatum Ridge Golf Links.

How does Tatum Ridge Golf Links compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Tatum Ridge Golf Links most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Tatum Ridge Golf Links' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tatum Ridge Golf Links have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tatum Ridge Golf Links 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 Tatum Ridge Golf Links inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tatum Ridge Golf Links is inspected around two times per year on average.

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