The Lakeland Country Club
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, The Lakeland Country Club has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Provided a copy to the email provided. **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
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee has a wiping cloth hanging off his belt. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on the cutting board on the 1st flip top reach in cooler across from the stove. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in the shelf in the kitchen area across from the beverage service station. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under the hood system in the prep kitchen. **Warning**
36-62-4
61
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 50 F in the reach in well across from the flip top reach in colder in the back kitchen. The unit was turned off. Ice was put under the product until the equipment can reach 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. A gallon of milk opened on 4-6-25. The milk was dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the beverage station off from the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of Imperial Sugar on the floor in the dry storage area. The manager removed the sugar from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the back kitchen used to wet a wiping cloth. I explained to the chef the hand washing sinks are only to be used for washing hands.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating soup on the cook line. I explained to the chef to have employees to eat in a designated area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the beverage station in the dishwasher / kitchen area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in a contaof standing water on the cook line at 73F. The water was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system above fryers and above hood system and above the stove.
36-62-4
64
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Stainless steel panel with a pink build up on the bottom ledge. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee peeling potatoes. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife sharpener between prep table and well for steam table. Knives sharpener were removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
70
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. The manager had the employee to wash his hands using soap at a designated hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher washed his hands at dump sink in the dishwasher area. The manager informed the employee to use a designated hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Red tumbler on the cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooler across from the stove . Beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
52
Jun 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Lakeland Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Lakeland Country Club on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Lakeland Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Lakeland Country Club.
How does The Lakeland Country Club compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
The Lakeland Country Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has The Lakeland Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lakeland Country Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Lakeland 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 The Lakeland Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Lakeland Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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