Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse

2700 12 St, Sarasota, FL 34237
American
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse has been inspected 10 times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, which has been cited two times.

Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their triple sink at 50ppm. Operator remade it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of a case of tomatoes. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the left side standing coolers fan covers with debris buildup.
23-03-4
78
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing 80F water. Operator emptied out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the buffet hand sink. Operator placed on there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
86
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over wine in the left side reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cold buffet line: Cream cheese (80F - Cold Holding); Sliced cantaloupe (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states that the items have been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed the cream cheese into a reach in cooler and the cantaloupe in a lower pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of soap stored next to clean dishes in the drys storage area. Operator removed the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Emailed operator a copy and he had all his employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee handling food while wearing a watch. Informed the operator on the jewelry requirements.
13-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on clean containers in dry storage.
16-46-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their can opener stored in a soiled holder.
24-06-4
67
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw bacon stored over a container of ready to eat bread in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the front buffet line: Cooked eggs (63F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Cut melons (65F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the food. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach in cooler on the front buffet line: Cooked eggs (63F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (63F - Cold Holding); Cut melons (65F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (66F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for the front buffet line hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks inside of coolers in the kitchen and front buffet line. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
58
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
95
Feb 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine heat sanitizer reading 145F at plate level. Chef called the technician and set up the 3 compartment sink to properly sanitize equipment until the dishmachine is repaired, **Warning**
22-57-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
82
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee broke down and sanitized he slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
82
Feb 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse.

How does Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.