Yard House

115 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Yard House has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited four times.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Yard House is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sinks on cook line, back kitchen and at the dish area. Operator stocked all. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the second condenser unit in the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator moved tongs **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vents and beginning to drip. Operator stated they're cleaning tonight.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container (salt) removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 12, 2023

Complaint Full

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling tiles soiled with heavy dust above employee area.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink stored on the shelf above the salad preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles on cooks line not properly sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in salad area with a build up of dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing from the soda guns at the bar. **Repeat Violation**

29-17-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining a shelf in walk in freezer holding food.

14-05-4

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cooks wearing watches. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook without a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven doors. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda fountain guns without waste lines at bar.

29-17-4

Mar 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yard House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yard House on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yard House?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yard House.

How does Yard House compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Yard House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Yard House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yard House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yard House 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 Yard House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yard House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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