LAUREL OAK COUNTRY CLUBHOUSE
2700 GARY PLAYER BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing his hands. Operator had him wash his hands and rewatch the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rolls stored in the walk in cooler in direct contact with a non-food grade plastic bag. Operator removed the rolls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over bean burgers and tortillas in the left side reach in cooler. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings on the floor of the downstairs dry storage area closest to the exit. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on the floor of the downstairs hallway. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on the floor of the upstairs ware washing area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor of the upstairs bakery area Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on the floor of the cook line/prep area. Operator began the process of sweeping and mopping the designated areas along with notifying pest control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed commercially packaged reduced oxygen tuna and salmon not removed from their packaging stored on the line. Operator willingly disposed of the fish. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the cook line and server line: Garlic in oil (88F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); Sliced lettuce (60F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked onions (49F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the garlic had been out for more than 4hrs while all other products had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the garlic and placed the other products in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line and server line: Garlic in oil (88F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); Sliced lettuce (60F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked onions (49F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the garlic had been out for more than 4hrs while all other products had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the garlic and placed the other products in reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of fire starter stored next to juice in the downstairs hallway. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the warewashing hand wash sink used to store dishes. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the bar hand wash sink. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler trainings expired for approximately 4 months. **Warning**
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple clean plates stored not inverted or covered in the dish storage area. **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. Observed thawed commercially packaged reduced oxygen tuna and salmon not removed from their packaging stored on the line. Operator willingly disposed of the fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above and with food throughout the establishment. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food and drinks stored on the floor of the downstairs area. Operator placed the cases on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the pad around the dumpster. Operator cleaned up the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in the female employee restroom. Operator placed a sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers and coffee filters not stored protected. Operator inverted the to-go containers and placed the coffee filters in a container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:03 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.