Westchase Golf Club

11602 Westchase Golf Dr, Tampa, FL 33626
American
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Westchase Golf Club has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Westchase Golf Club was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.

Westchase Golf Club's latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef added proper dates to cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen area on back line has buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking have no labeling of ingredients. Chef added proper labeling to bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with a handle used as scoop inside flour bin. Chef removed bowl and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up in microwave on back of line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kedin 10/9/24, Alexander 12/4/24, Terry has no certified food managers certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Giovanna Callan 12/24, Hallie Butler 12/24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up in microwave on back of line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Plug missing on both dumpsters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Debris build up under small girl on cook line, -sides of fryers -gaskets of freezer on line -Dust accumulation on floor fan -debris build up on dish rack - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on large cambro. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
67
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen shrimp stored with fries and onion rings in reach in freezer across from oven.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 47-49F, cooked ground beef 48F, shredded cheese 49F, sliced cheese 50F, raw chicken 46 -50F, hard boiled egg 50F, raw beef 39-46, hot dogs 47F. Reach in across from fryers. No temperatures taken this morning. Ambient thermometer showing 48F, food in reach in over night. Manager discarded food. Dairy (54F - Cold Holding), operator voluntarily discarding milk from walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 47-49F, cooked ground beef 48F, shredded cheese 49F, sliced cheese 50F, raw chicken 46 -50F, hard boiled egg 50F, raw beef 39-46, hot dogs 47F. Reach in across from fryers. No temperatures taken this morning. Ambient thermometer showing 48F, food in reach in over night. Manager scheduled service. Manager discarded food. Dairy (54F - Cold Holding), operator voluntarily discarding milk from walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener stored with cooking oil on rack across from microwave.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kedin 10/9/24, Alexander 12/4/24, Terry has no certified food managers certificate.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Giovanna Callan 12/24, Hallie Butler 12/24.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled bottles in the dish pit.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bucket lids next to hand wash sink in dish area.
24-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up in microwave on back of line.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Plug missing on both dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Debris build up under small girl on cook line, -sides of fryers -gaskets of freezer on line -Dust accumulation on floor fan -debris build up on dish rack
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on large cambro.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open on both dumpsters.
33-16-4
27
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at bar area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken salad in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license has been expired on 02/01/2024.
50-09-4
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a handwash sink has been removed on cook line by walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. A container of coleslaw in walk-in cooler. Employee date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Ran water in prep sink, handwash sink and three compartment sink at back kitchen area, observed wastewater backing up through floor drain under prep sink, floor drain by the ice machine outside the walk-in freezer, floor drain outside beer walk-in cooler and the floor drain under steam table on cook line. **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - Customers enter establishment through kitchen. Observed a customer entered the dining area through kitchen from back door at time of inspection. Discussed with the operator. **Warning**
43-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a handwash sink has been removed on cook line by walk-in cooler. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws stored on front counter top at bar. Operator moved straws behind counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored on surface with black mold like substance at top of the ice machine. Operating placed ice scoops in clean container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
50
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked Point of Sale computer system at wait station. Operator relocated POS. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
67
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Westchase Golf Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Westchase Golf Club on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Westchase Golf Club?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Westchase Golf Club.

How does Westchase Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Westchase Golf Club most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Westchase Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Westchase Golf Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Westchase Golf Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Westchase Golf Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Westchase Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.