Avila Golf & Country Club
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Avila Golf & Country Club 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal foods not properly separated”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Avila Golf & Country Club trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cubed tuna still in its packaging thawed out even though packaging stated to remove before thawing. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink by the kitchen entrance being used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed cubed tuna still in its packaging thawed out even though packaging stated to remove before thawing. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
64
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the cook line and clean dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer window frame. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of corn in the can storage area. Manager voluntarily discarded. Stop sale issued. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Manager contacted company. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar area. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table at the end of the cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the cook line and clean dish area.
14-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados being stored over ready to eat fruit and chicken.
08B-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer window frame.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area.
24-08-4
50
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in the walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage and stored salmon above beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented can of tomatoes and 1 dented cans of white beans. Manager voluntarily discarded cans. Stop sale issued.
01B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of fries and a box of pretzels stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager voluntarily discarded pretzels and placed boxes of fries 6inches off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack next to the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Observed two dented cans of tomatoes and 1 dented can of white beans. Manager voluntarily discarded cans. Stop sale issued.
08B-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with cut marks all through to where it is no longer easily cleanable on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
58
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cream sauce in reach in cooler located on the end cap of cooks line with date 11/8/23. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shelled eggs stored over produce. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed approximately one quart of strawberries inside reach in cooler at beginning of the cooks line. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Employee with sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without a single-use glove over an impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or stall covering the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Cook on cooks line has large burn on forearm no cover on arm. **Warning**
11-13-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Manager threw away sauce.. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee prepping food while wearing gloves, employee picked up cell phone then continued prepping food without changing gloves. Discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is packing raw meats and raw fish. Reviewed must submit HACCP and Variance **Warning**
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line soiled Soiled cutting boards Chill stick stored on floor in walk in freezer - manager removed and placed to wash rinse and sanitize (corrective action taken) **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cooks line. Manager had employee place hand towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cooks line. Manager had employee place soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is packing raw meats and raw fish. Reviewed must submit HACCP and Variance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. sushi rice **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with dust in kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in freezer **Warning**
36-73-4
18
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avila Golf & Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avila Golf & Country Club on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avila Golf & Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avila Golf & Country Club.
How does Avila Golf & Country Club compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Avila Golf & Country Club most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Avila Golf & Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avila Golf & Country Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Avila Golf & Country 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 Avila Golf & Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avila Golf & Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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