Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

499 Derbyshire Dr, Venice, FL 34285
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Venice restaurant scores 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee vapor device of counter at front of cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection 2-11-25 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in walk-in-cooler: mashed potatoes (57F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); strip loin(48F - Cold Holding); cheese cubes (50F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (48F - Cold Holding); quart creamer (48F - Cold Holding); brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); beef stew (47- Cold Holding); lobster bisque (48F - Cold Holding); soup (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Employee adjust hose to sanitizer solution and primed dishwasher machine to retest at 100 part per million chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in walk-in-cooler: mashed potatoes (57F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); strip loin(48F - Cold Holding); cheese cubes (50F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (48F - Cold Holding); quart creamer (48F - Cold Holding); brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); beef stew (47- Cold Holding);lobster bisque (48F - Cold Holding); soup (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee eating on cooks line by oven. **Warning**
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on cooks line, prep tables, and shelf at dishwasher area over clean dishes. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed baseball caps in bus tub of clean soup crocks on shelf at back of kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed bug salt gun on top of dishwasher machine. **Warning**
35B-06-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets on counters at cooks line, prep tables and wait staff food service line. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Container with no handle used to dispense in flour bin. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
47
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operater reporting and management responsibilities sheet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at area. Rep 1-24-23 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
82
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli turkey and cheeses opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in nozzle of soda gun at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in dish machine at bar.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut salmon, soup and sauces prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed employee remove wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and food debris under grill at cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bags of pancake/waffle mix in dry storage area ripped open and not cover or protected. Observed employee remove and voluntarily dispose of bags.
08B-12-5
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club.

How does Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pelican Pointe 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 Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club is inspected around two times per year on average.