The Pickleball Club
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
67
Score
The Pickleball Club appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The Pickleball Club was last inspected on Oct 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Pickleball Club's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-43-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their triple sink. Operator order some during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas and pickles stored on the floor of their walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded trash built up around the back of the dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food and rinks items scattered in multiple coolers. Reviewed proper procedures with the owner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
67
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 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 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager at this time. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their triple sink. Operator order some during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food and rinks items scattered in multiple coolers. Reviewed proper procedures with the owner. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas and pickles stored on the floor of their walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded trash built up around the back of the dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
61
May 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs at the restrooms used by employees. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed a build up of garbage on the back left corner of the dumpster pad.
33-19-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food wearing a watch. Operator had employee remove watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Aug 8, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front counter area: Butter chips (78F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator disposed of butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front counter area: Butter chips (78F - Cold Holding) Operator steamed they had been out for more than 4hrs. Operator disposed of butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in the prep reach in cooler: 3lbs hummus (7/28), 2lbs Muenster cheese (7/28), 2lbs diced tomatoes (7/28), 2lbs cubed cheddar (7/14), 1lbs Sliced Gouda (7/28) Operator disposed of food. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in the prep reach in cooler: 3lbs hummus (7/28), 2lbs Muenster cheese (7/28), 2lbs diced tomatoes (7/28), 2lbs cubed cheddar (7/14), 1lbs Sliced Gouda (7/28). Operator disposed of food. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
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 employee agreements. Operator printed out a agreement and had an employee sign it. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning liquid unlabeled in the chemical storage area.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sing on the 2 hand wash sinks in the front counter area and 2nd floor bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the back trash dumpster with no drain plug.
33-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop stored in the protein shake powder with the handle touching the powder stored in the front counter cabinets. Employee removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board in the front counter area.
14-09-4
37
May 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.emailed vomit plan to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed agreements **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pickleball Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pickleball Club on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pickleball Club?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Pickleball Club.
How does The Pickleball Club compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Pickleball Club most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Pickleball Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pickleball Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Pickleball Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Pickleball Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pickleball Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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