The Country Club of Winter Haven

4200 Country Club Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881

American

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Country Club of Winter Haven eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which The Country Club of Winter Haven's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line

22-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in flour operator removed handle from flour. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 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. Emailed operator, operator printed . **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels available. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap available. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in downstairs storage area.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed sign, operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on cutting board.

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles on floor in upstairs storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between table and flip top unit on cook line.

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on bottle rack in bar area.

23-03-4

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor of walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on meat products on shelf in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel underneath cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and rice prepared 10-29-23 no label. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training is expired except 2 employees.

53B-05-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour in prep are. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water in sink. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment on cook line.

36-73-4

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Country Club of Winter Haven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Country Club of Winter Haven on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Country Club of Winter Haven?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Country Club of Winter Haven.

How does The Country Club of Winter Haven compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

The Country Club of Winter Haven most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has The Country Club of Winter Haven's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Country Club of Winter Haven have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Country Club of Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Country Club of Winter Haven is inspected around two times per year on average.

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