Village Green Golf Club

3500 Pembrook Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Village Green Golf Club, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Village Green Golf 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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed floor cement supplies in dry storage next to single use towels.. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

41-04-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed green cutting board at bar for fruit with cut marks.

14-09-4

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor damaged missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged walk in cooler floor.

36-17-5

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Erin Martin 3/09/25 , Sean Martin 6/11/2024 both expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Manager purchased 2 certified My Food Service manager tests. Observed email and manager tried to take 5/11/25 but was rejected and will retake. Extension given Torbet 30 days. **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over buns in walk in cooler. Person in charge relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Erin Martin 3/09/25 , Sean Martin 6/11/2024 both expired. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/22, please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com

50-17-3

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 operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam hot cups stored on floor in dry storage area.

25-05-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth in kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad dated 9/14/22. Operator discarded.

02C-01-5

14-69-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board.

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village Green Golf Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Village Green Golf Club on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Village Green Golf Club?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Village Green Golf Club.

How does Village Green Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Village Green Golf Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Village Green Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Village Green Golf Club have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Village Green 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 Village Green Golf Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Village Green Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.

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