RITZ CARLTON BEACH CLUB
1234 BEN FRANKLIN DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scollops stored over cooked rice and cooked vegetables in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the scollops. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor under shelves in the 1st floor dry storage area. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in a box of plates in the first floor dry storage area. The kitchen is located on the 2nd floor of the establishment, there are both food products, glassware, plates and single service items in the 1st floor dry storage area. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No shell tags for fresh mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef discarded the mussels. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the walk-in cooler not removed from the packaging after thawing. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several pieces of small equipment stored in the hand washing sinks in the back preparation area and the hand washing sink in the first floor bar. Chef removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the 2nd floor bar area and the tiki bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. No shell tags for fresh mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef discarded the mussels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the 2nd floor bar area. **Warning**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 2 dead rodents in a glue trap in the 1st floor dry storage area. The kitchen is located on the 2nd floor of the establishment, there are both food products, glassware, plates and single service items in the 1st floor dry storage area. **Warning**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glasses stored next to the hand washing sink in the 2nd floor bar area. Manager removed the glasses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the walk-in cooler not removed from the packaging after thawing. Chef discarded the fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Air handler in the 1st floor dry storage area rusted and flaking on to the floor and dry storage shelves. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.