Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club

12825 Malachite Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Lakewood Ranch restaurant, which scores around 89. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine with a mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a Co2 tank not secured in the kitchen.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee in the kitchen without a hair restraint. Manager coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

13-03-4

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled filter over the ice tea machine.

36-34-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 light shields missing in kitchen.

38-07-4

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler raw Seafood over cleaned lettuce and Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed and printed to Person in charge a copy of the handout . Person in charge removed raw Seafood. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes. Person in charge removed soiled dishes and cleaned Handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to Handwashing sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with wrist bans and wrist watches engaged in food preparation. Educated Person in charge . Person in charge had all employees remove and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Grill hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored next to sauce containers on prep shelf for dry storage. Employee's moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club.

How does Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?

Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.

Has Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club 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 Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bahama Bar at Esplanade Golf & Country Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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