The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms

1175 North Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Other

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed from the commercial packaging stored over ready to eat krab in the walk in freezer. Chef placed the beef below the krab. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee disassembled, cleaned and sanitized the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored next to food on a shelf above a preparation table. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fresh in shell mussels stored in the walk-in cooler with no tag. Manager discarded the mussels.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Fresh in shell mussels stored in the walk-in cooler with no tag. Manager discarded the mussels. **Corrective Action Taken**

01C-01-4

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk-in cooler soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms 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 Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Westin Sarasota - Banquet/Meeting Rooms is inspected around three times per year on average.

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