Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota
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301 Bird Key Dr, Sarasota, FL 342361899Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota has been inspected 19 times since 2016, accumulating 112 violations with an average of 5.9 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting (cited in 4 of 19 inspections), handwashing and hand-arm washing compliance (appearing in at least 5 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (5 inspections), and chemical storage and contamination control (multiple inspections). A March 2023 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation following employee health reporting and food contact surface violations. The facility received warning issuance in September 2023 for employee health reporting, food condition, and shell stock requirement violations. Most recent inspections show continued compliance challenges: the April 2025 inspection documented handwashing and chemical storage violations; the December 2024 inspection cited management awareness and contamination violations. The most recent inspection on April 17, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota last inspected?
- Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota had?
- Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota find?
- Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 17, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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