Lakewood National Golf Club

17415 Lakewood National Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Lakewood National Golf Club eight times, with records going back to 2022. Lakewood National Golf Club was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Lakewood Ranch facility scores 89, putting Lakewood National Golf Club on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling vent soiled over the salad prep table.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pack of cigarettes on top of a prep table. Operated moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
82
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 rolling containers without labels. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling soiled dish ware and then clean without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over the salad preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white rolling container in storeroom without a label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in Grill area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill and fryers in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back kitchen area gaskets with mold like substance on Walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
67
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand washing sink next to the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent over the salad preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook line without a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee using a soiled dry wiping towel to clean cutting board area after preparing ready to eat food and wiping her hands on it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
70
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Operator has ice machine scheduled for a complete cleaning tomorrow. **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 clean equipment and above prep tables in kitchen and wait station area. Employees and operator moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lakewood National Golf Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lakewood National Golf Club on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lakewood National Golf Club?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lakewood National Golf Club.

How does Lakewood National Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?

Lakewood National Golf Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.

Has Lakewood National Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lakewood National Golf Club have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lakewood National 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 Lakewood National Golf Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lakewood National Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.