Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota
Last inspected:
7011 Willow St, Sarasota, FL 342431099Sara Bay Country Club in Sarasota averaged 7.4 violations per inspection across 18 routine inspections from February 2023 to January 2026, exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility recorded no emergency closures. High-priority violations included employee health reporting (February 2024), allergen awareness (March 2024), toxic substance control and chemical storage (March 2024), handwashing facilities (February 2023), food condition issues (February 2023 and October 2023), and recurring shell stock requirement violations appearing in 5 of the 18 inspections. A portable fire extinguisher was documented missing from its designated location in August 2025. The most recent inspection on January 23, 2026 resulted in 12 violations with one intermediate finding and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 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 · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota last inspected?
- Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota had?
- Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota find?
- Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota was most recently inspected on January 23, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sara Bay Country Club INC in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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