Colony West Golf Club
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
39
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Colony West Golf Club stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Colony West Golf Club's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
39
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Kitchen flip top; sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods in unit overnight. Not portioned or prepared today. Observed unit not keeping food cold. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Kitchen flip top; sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods in unit overnight. Not portioned or prepared today. Observed unit not keeping food cold. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee light blue drinking container on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen flip top by expo line.
14-74-7
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small live fly found in single door Everest cooler. Observed fly landing the interior, no foods held in unit. Operator killed fly, cleaned and sanitized unit. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
78
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer container of raw non commercially wrapped fish in same bus pan of open bagged vegetables. Manager removed fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch and bracelet. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles oil and water at cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf with dry spices at back prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on back prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cups in bulk containers of flour and lentils in back storage areas. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed salsa prepared from 4/8 exceeding 7 day date mark, See stop sale. Observed coleslaw prepared from 4/3 Observed cooked beef chilli dated 4/6 Operator discarded all foods into garbage **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed salsa prepared from 4/8 exceeding 7 day date mark, See stop sale. Observed coleslaw prepared from 4/3 Observed cooked beef chilli dated 4/6
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle guns at the bar with mold and slime like substance. Operator had employee clean and sanitize nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing to fill water bottles. Operator corrected employee on use of hand washing sink and employee clean and Sabine sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at server area Operator placed soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining room area. Operator had employee label bottles sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash at bar area.
24-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar, flour, at dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of sugar, flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled products **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Operator stored correctly.. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Operator placed scoop in container **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish mahi mahibearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator had employee remove mahi from reduced oxygen packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
35
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee drinking water bottle with beverage stored by wrapped silverware , then proceeded to make beer beverage for guest without washing hands. Operator had employee wash hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink inaccessible with drain boards containing straws, lemons and old drink residue.
31A-09-4
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. Inspector sent to establishment
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink for lemons drains and straws used from previous guests.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety milk and half and half opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Operator labeled products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Observed In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside at both ice bins not stored in a protected manner between uses.
10-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Observed ice tea pitcher stored directly beside hand washing sink at bar area that is exposed to splash/dust.
08B-36-4
Basic - Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, soda gun nozzles at bar and soda bin drink nozzles and interior of soda nozzle holders. Operator cleaned and sanitized nozzles at bar and soda machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Observed Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash directly beside hand washing sink at bar area.
24-27-4
Basic - Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensil silverware and alcohol bottles at bar area. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed Employee personal items hand bag and cellular phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed In quaternary sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colony West Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colony West Golf Club on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colony West Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Colony West Golf Club.
How does Colony West Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
Colony West Golf Club most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has Colony West Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Colony West Golf Club have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Colony West Golf Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Colony West Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colony West Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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