Preserve Golf Club at Tara
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Preserve Golf Club at Tara has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Bradenton restaurants, the typical score is 83; Preserve Golf Club at Tara is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a bar with no plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
51-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.observed 2 live cockroaches by handwashing sink main kitchen area . **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw pork over sour cream and washed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw pork.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a bar with no plan review. **Warning**
51-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. observed 3 dead roaches by reach in cooler main kitchen area 3 dead roaches dry storage 2 dead roaches by ice machine in back kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed on cook preparing food wristwatch. Employee removed wristwatch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a sushi bar with no plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: No plan for renovation submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-12-5
90
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.observed raw sushi not marked on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a sushi bar with no plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
51-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 000ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Establishment using the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.observed raw sushi not marked on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a sushi bar with no plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
51-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
55
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 000ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in walk-in cooler cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); cooked mussels (46F - Cold Holding). Operator opened up the freezer door Observed in reach in cooler garlic in oil (53F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated that the product had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over sour cream .educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in dishwasher area handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes.Person in charge removed soiled dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.observed raw sushi not marked on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a sushi bar with no plan review. **Warning**
51-12-5
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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
35
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area.
22-20-5
86
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Tuna salad date marked 1/31/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Tuna Salad.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Tuna salad date marked 1/31/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Tuna Salad.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine Over 200ppm); Person in charge diluted and Triple Sink (Chlorine Retested 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
52
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Printed a copy to Person in charge.
11-27-4
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. Printed a copy to Person in charge.
11-26-1
70
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Preserve Golf Club at Tara last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Preserve Golf Club at Tara on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Preserve Golf Club at Tara?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Preserve Golf Club at Tara.
How does Preserve Golf Club at Tara compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Preserve Golf Club at Tara most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Preserve Golf Club at Tara's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Preserve Golf Club at Tara have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Preserve Golf Club at Tara 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 Preserve Golf Club at Tara inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Preserve Golf Club at Tara is inspected around four times per year on average.
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