The Ringling Grillroom

5401 Bayshore Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34243

American

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Ringling Grillroom has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored over Mahi in the walk in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside the ice machine walls and the ice drop tray.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy buildup on hood filters over grill.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation buckets directly on the floor.

21-44-1

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored over fish (unpackaged) in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white rolling container without a label and contents removed from original packaging. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

02D-01-5

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared on site not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rolling white container and 3 other containers in dry storage not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

11-26-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing in standing water. Chef placed the ground beef under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed the knives to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-17-4

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Ringling Grillroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Ringling Grillroom on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Ringling Grillroom?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Ringling Grillroom.

How does The Ringling Grillroom compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

The Ringling Grillroom most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has The Ringling Grillroom's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Ringling Grillroom have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Ringling Grillroom 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 Ringling Grillroom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Ringling Grillroom is inspected around three times per year on average.

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