COLONY WEST GOLF CLUB
6850 NW 88 AVE, Tamarac FL 33321 · 954-721-7710
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 29 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small live fly found in single door Everest cooler. Observed fly landing the interior, no foods held in unit. Operator killed fly, cleaned and sanitized unit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed at 8:36 a.m. container with soup cooling in walking cooler at 62F. Per operator, soup has been cooling since overnight. Soup did not cooler from 135F to 41F in 6 hours. See stop sale.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine less than 50 ppm. Operator charged sanitizer solution. Final read at 100 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 8:36 a.m. container with soup cooling in walking cooler at 62F. Per operator, soup has been cooling since overnight. Soup did not cooler from 135F to 41F in 6 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at upstairs mop sink where splitter added.
Show the remaining 6 findings ▾
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Observed soup cooling in a deep container more than 6 inches.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with soup stored on walking cooler in cooler floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed knives stored between cooler and prep table. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walking cooler in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed pineapples and limes stored over container with coleslaw in walking cooler in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label.
Aug 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of marinara sauce
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top (right); Coleslaw (42-50F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Operator placed item in lowboy cooler for quick chill
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed two one gallon containers of milk in single door cooler. Both gallons of milk open and previously used. As per operator milk opened over 24hrs ago. Operator date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand wash sink. Operator cleaned out
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator can not locate what test strips for triple sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above triple sink has accumulation and build up of dust. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can nacho cheese sauce with creased side from dent.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In right side lowboy drawer on cook line, pans of raw portioned salmon and raw shrimp above pan of cooked wings. Employee switched pans to properly separate.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Quart containers of chili and seaweed salad still partially frozen not dated from when removed from freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown yellow substance in multiple sprays bottles in kitchen. Per employee substance is degreaser/cleaner. Advised employee to label when able.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart containers in bulk flour and rice in kitchen. Employee removed containers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline not wearing hair restraint.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between both ends of steam table and fliptop units. Employee removed knives.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil at cookline not labeled.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Kitchen flip top; sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods in unit overnight. Not portioned or prepared today. Observed unit not keeping food cold. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Kitchen flip top; sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods in unit overnight. Not portioned or prepared today. Observed unit not keeping food cold. See stop sale.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen flip top by expo line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee light blue drinking container on prep table.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small live fly found in single door Everest cooler. Observed fly landing the interior, no foods held in unit. Operator killed fly, cleaned and sanitized unit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Feb 2, 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer container of raw non commercially wrapped fish in same bus pan of open bagged vegetables. Manager removed fish.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cups in bulk containers of flour and lentils in back storage areas. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf with dry spices at back prep area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch and bracelet. Employee removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on back prep table. Manager removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles oil and water at cook line not labeled.
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.