Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota has accumulated 134 violations across 26 inspections since 2018, averaging 5.2 violations per visit. The facility has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Fire safety records document six violations, including repeated citations for propane tanks stored inside the building, most recently five tanks found in the hallway next to the back exit in August 2025. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of administrative complaints followed by callback inspections, with seven violations and five high-priority citations documented in December 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
5.2
violations / inspection
5.2 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026009824 | $1,600.00 | Dec 16, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2025058551 | $600.00 | Jul 24, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2025010782 | $400.00 | Jan 27, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024036060 | $200.00 | May 21, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate expired. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate expired.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
5 propane tank stored in the hallway next to the back exit.
Manager placed the tanks outside. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler Certificate expired 134123 6/1/23 134126 6/1/23 134127 6/1/23 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Multiple tanks located by back door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 6 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota last inspected?
- Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota had?
- Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota find?
- Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota been fined?
- Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota has been fined a total of $2,800.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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