The Beach Club
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at The Beach Club, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up three times.
The Beach Club's latest score of 100 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed one of two machines at bar at 0ppm. Manager called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bartender added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping.Employee corrected by turning up water on lobster meat. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
74
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 6 Oysters on the half shell (67F - Cold Holding) stored in water at room temperature in the cook area. Employee stated the oysters were stored at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Chef voluntarily discarded the oysters.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the bar area. Chef removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Crab and oysters stored on ice in a display case on the bar with no cover. Manager placed a cover on the case. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on the left side of the bar area blocked by a garage can. Employee removed the can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink left side of the bar. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to the operator. Operator printed and posted the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
39
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed rear bar dishwashing machine at 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed no Observed no vacuum breaker on hose splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
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 Manager. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no hand wash sign in bathrooms or hand wash sink by mop sink. Emailed operator signs. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
67
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed main bar Dishwashing Machine chlorine sanitizer at 0. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for Dishwashing Machines. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on 2 soda gun nozzles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at rear bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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 Manager. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in rest rooms.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines with black substance on interior. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Beach Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Beach Club on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Beach Club?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Beach Club.
How does The Beach Club compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Beach Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Beach Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Beach Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Beach 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 The Beach Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Beach Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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