Terra Ceia Bay Country Club
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
39
Score
Terra Ceia Bay Country Club has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
By comparison, the average Palmetto facility scores 83, putting Terra Ceia Bay Country Club on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the server reach in cooler: Coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (53F - Cold Holding) all other products were not temperature sensitive. Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator disposed of the products willingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the server reach in cooler: Coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (53F - Cold Holding) all other products were not temperature sensitive. Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator disposed of the products willingly.
01B-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 their dish machine at 0ppm. Operator replaced the chlorine and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of aspirin stored on the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink or chlorine dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed multiple of their clean dishes racks rusted.
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor. Operator placed them on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored handle side down into lettuce. Operator inverted the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spatulas stored in standing 85F water. Operator placed them on the flattop to heat the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust buildup **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
39
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean plates on a shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of condiments on dry storage shelf next to bar area. **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
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 2025-12-22: No training for employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x1 foot hole in the wall next to the walk in cooler. 1x1 foot hole in interior on the door of the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Admin Complaint**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
70
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing the hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken, change their gloves then handled clean equipment without washing the hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean plates on a shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked corned beef in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed handout to the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
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**
53B-01-5
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 handout to the operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated the chicken wings were cooked on 10/17. Employee placed a date mark on the wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x1 foot hole in the wall next to the walk in cooler. 1x1 foot hole in interior on the door of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. Manager placed the beef under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
30
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose Bibb on Y fitting at mop sink.
29-34-4
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. Observed no written plan in place. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear kitchen hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank by reach in cooler not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two stock pots stored on floor in kitchen.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream and French fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign on rear kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed three cases of drink cups stored on the floor next to ice machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed pitted rusted shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
43
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook lines cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
86
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Dave Draver 6/20/18 Operation states they have an up to date one but it's locked in a room only the owner has access to. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign one and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at the back kitchen hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook lines cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor behind the cook line. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers at the bar and dry storage not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
45
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Observed no written plan in place.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear hand sink. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in it. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and missing in kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 small white cutting boards heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing in walk-in cooler with no slit cut in package.
06-09-1
50
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
6 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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 rusty cans of Heinz tomato ketchup and 1 dented can of Chefmate corned beef hash. Chef removed from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
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. Observed no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed pitted/rusted shelves in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach in beer cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach in keg cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed1 case of to go containers and 3 cases of plastic cups stored on the floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled grease laden hood system. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in walk-in cooler with cracked and partially broken tiles. Observed 1 cracked/broken tile in front of line reach in cooler.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on steam table and reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in womens restroom.
32-12-5
50
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling RTE foods with no gloves on.
09-19-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed back of slicer blade with food buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove base to the right of the walk-in cooler door
36-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink/ white substance interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed walk-in floor with broken tiles.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood in kitchen with heavy grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed self service items stored on the floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of beer cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terra Ceia Bay Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Terra Ceia Bay Country Club on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Terra Ceia Bay Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Terra Ceia Bay Country Club.
How does Terra Ceia Bay Country Club compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Terra Ceia Bay Country Club most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Terra Ceia Bay Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terra Ceia Bay Country Club have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Terra Ceia Bay Country 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 Terra Ceia Bay Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Terra Ceia Bay Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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