The Founders Golf Club
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
100
Score
The Founders Golf Club appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing his hands or using gloves. Operator had him wash hands and use gloves to handle clean dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked food in the right side cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and a straw dumped into the bark hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed numerous employee drinks scattered about the kitchen.
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 employee personal items stored above clean dishes in multiple areas. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the line cook handling food without a hair restraint. Observed him put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their ice scoop buried in their outside ice cooler.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored under the salad line cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
52
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled a soiled cutting board then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
78
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of cologne stored above clean dishes in the back dish storage area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener with food debris buildup on up. Operator set it aside to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed their new menus printed out without a consumer advisory listed and they are serving rare steaks. Operator printed out an advisory and posted it until they could fix the menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles in their warewashing area. Operator relabeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored above clean dishes in the server station. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles in their dry storage area not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Oct 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dishes in it and the bar hand wash sink with ice in it. Operator removed the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and pink build up inside the ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee items stored above and with clean utensils in the server station. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for the bar hand wash sink. Operator posted one. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
26
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar Dishwashing Machine chlorine at 0ppm. Chef to call for service.
22-49-4
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 Chef agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 Chef Vomit Cleaning Plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed vacuum packed proteins without HACCP plan. Gave Chef information and email to followup with state trainer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-54-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster.
33-11-4
52
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand wash sink in bars used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Founders Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Founders Golf Club on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Founders Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Founders Golf Club.
How does The Founders Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Founders Golf Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Founders Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Founders Golf Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Founders Golf 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 Founders Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Founders Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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