Countryway Golf Club
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Countryway Golf Club stretching back to 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Countryway Golf Club is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Vickie, Matthew, Andrew, and Christina. **Warning**
53B-05-5
90
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 rodent droppings in storage room on floor by wall around storage room . 1 rodent dropping in bar area under triple sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed 1 rodent dropping in store room at time of inspection. Operator discarded, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed duct tape used to repair interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice maker in storage room next to tall freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Observed mold like substance in ice maker in storage room next to tall freezer **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
78
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 rodent droppings in storage room on floor by wall around storage room . 1 rodent dropping in bar area under triple sink . **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwash sink to fill up a pitcher of water. Discussed proper use of hand washing sinks with manager. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice maker in storage room next to tall freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed drinks and ready to eat foods stored in storeroom with uncovered exhaust fan exposed to outside elements with no screen. **Admin Complaint**
08B-43-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both male and female bathrooms missing handwashing sign. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed food storage room door open with presence of rodent droppings found. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unwrapped stirring straws on the customer side of the bar close to the popcorn machine.. **Warning**
25-05-4
58
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 100ppm. Employee remade sanitizer, test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large ice cooler. Employee relocated cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit.
16-37-1
70
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 pitchers stored in handwash sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes and lighter stored on soda syrup box at dry storage room.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of bottled water and a case of fry oil stored on floor in storage room.
08B-38-4
82
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came out from restroom, entered kitchen and applied hand sanitizer, then making food and drink for customers without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by the large soda cooler. Operator moved from handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
55
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: No proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Countryway Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Countryway Golf Club on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Countryway Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Countryway Golf Club.
How does Countryway Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Countryway Golf Club most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Countryway Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Countryway Golf Club have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Countryway Golf 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 Countryway Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Countryway Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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