Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RITZ CARLTON BEACH CLUB

1234 BEN FRANKLIN DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3495331
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8866158
DBPR license6804793

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in the hand washing sink in the back preparation area. Chef removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the upstairs bar area soiled.

#2Basic24-27-4

Basic – 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 upstairs bar area. Chef removed the glasses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table next to food in the expo area. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on the floor in the expo area of the kitchen. Chef removed the buckets to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.