AVILA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
943 GUISANDO DE AVILA, Tampa FL 33613 · (813)961-1770
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed approximately one quart of strawberries inside reach in cooler at beginning of the cooks line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022026950 | Mar 21, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cubed tuna still in its packaging thawed out even though packaging stated to remove before thawing. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink by the kitchen entrance being used as a dump sink.
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 cubed tuna still in its packaging thawed out even though packaging stated to remove before thawing. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the cook line and clean dish area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer window frame.
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of corn in the can storage area. Manager voluntarily discarded. Stop sale issued.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Manager contacted company.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar area. Employee replaced.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the cook line and clean dish area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table at the end of the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area.
Food stored on floor.in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected storage.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer window frame.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados being stored over ready to eat fruit and chicken.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the soda gun dispenser being soiled with a black mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on the dish drying rack.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented can of tomatoes and 1 dented cans of white beans. Manager voluntarily discarded cans. Stop sale issued.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in the walk in cooler. Manager corrected storage and stored salmon above beef.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with cut marks all through to where it is no longer easily cleanable on the cook line.
Damaged food not properly segregated. Observed two dented cans of tomatoes and 1 dented can of white beans. Manager voluntarily discarded cans. Stop sale issued.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack next to the dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of fries and a box of pretzels stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager voluntarily discarded pretzels and placed boxes of fries 6inches off of the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at sandwich make table with deep grooves.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on dry storage racks.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee prepping food while wearing gloves, employee picked up cell phone then continued prepping food without changing gloves. Discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures.
Employee with sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without a single-use glove over an impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or stall covering the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Cook on cooks line has large burn on forearm no cover on arm.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed approximately one quart of strawberries inside reach in cooler at beginning of the cooks line.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shelled eggs stored over produce. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cream sauce in reach in cooler located on the end cap of cooks line with date 11/8/23.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Manager threw away sauce..
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is packing raw meats and raw fish. Reviewed must submit HACCP and Variance
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line soiled Soiled cutting boards Chill stick stored on floor in walk in freezer - manager removed and placed to wash rinse and sanitize (corrective action taken)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cooks line. Manager had employee place hand towels at hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cooks line. Manager had employee place soap at hand sink.
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 is packing raw meats and raw fish. Reviewed must submit HACCP and Variance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. sushi rice
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with dust in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in freezer
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.