The Country Club of Florida
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited The Country Club of Florida 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so The Country Club of Florida is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water of 78F. Operator added hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from stove corn beef (43-59F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed food stored past the fill line. Operator chose to discard with time remaining on clock. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler short rib (47-48F). Per operator food was cooked last night at 9pm. Observed ribs cooling covered. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler short rib (47-48F). Per operator food was cooked last night at 9pm. Observed ribs cooling covered. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
74
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator changed batteries **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
78
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Cooked crab stored thawed in ROP. Cooked lobster stored thawed in ROP. Raw Monk fish stored fully thawed in ROP. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Cooked crab stored thawed in ROP. Cooked lobster stored thawed in ROP. Raw Monk fish stored fully thawed in ROP. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked chicken wings in cook line flip top cooler drawers. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment packaging tcs foods using an ROP method to be held longer than 48 hours **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment packaging fish to be stored thawed in ROP, cooked fish being packaged using ROP. Reviewed special processes with operator and provided FDA food code adoption **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu serving raw tuna, raw salmon does not indicate that item is covered under consumer advisory. Discussed with operator **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**
16-62-1
37
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Salad station
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
86
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage room
51-11-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Country Club of Florida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Country Club of Florida on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Country Club of Florida?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Country Club of Florida.
Has The Country Club of Florida's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Country Club of Florida have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Country Club of Florida 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 The Country Club of Florida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Country Club of Florida is inspected around three times per year on average.
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