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THE PALMS GOLF CLUB AT FOREST LAKES

1990 BENEVA RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3616624
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10907431
DBPR license6805662

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on their kitchen counter: Butter (76F – Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of that butter. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on their kitchen counter: Butter (76F – Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of that butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink with a cutting board inside. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the bathroom doors not self closing. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed them using cardboard on their back dry storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the kitchen,approximately 1 dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the ware washing area, and observed approximately 3 dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the bar. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed their forks and spoons with their utensil side up. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.