Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Calusa Lakes Golf Club, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “operator is not properly tracking/marking the number”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Nokomis restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw chicken date marked 8/24 in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken date marked 8/24 in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chili removed from the freezer and held in the walk in cooler not marked with the date when removed from the freezer. The operator placed an accurate date mark on the chili. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the server station. The operator properly stored the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table near the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverage container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a shelf above the soup well at the server station. The operator properly stored the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed chili prepared on site removed from the freezer not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. The operator placed a date mark on the chili. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
90
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); deli ham (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); deli roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the above items have been held overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); deli ham (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); deli roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the above items have been held overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun behind the bar stored in a soiled holster with standing liquid. The operator removed and sanitized the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
67
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
90
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic knives stored with handles down for to go orders.
25-02-4
95
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut melon in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored raw shell eggs.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fail to wash hands before changing gloves then began working with frozen chicken.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust.
36-34-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Calusa Lakes Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Calusa Lakes Golf Club on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Calusa Lakes Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “operator is not properly tracking/marking the number” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Calusa Lakes Golf Club.
How does Calusa Lakes Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?
Calusa Lakes Golf Club most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Nokomis average of 74.
Has Calusa Lakes Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Calusa Lakes Golf Club have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Calusa Lakes Golf 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 Calusa Lakes Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Calusa Lakes Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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