COUNTRY CLUB
1 COUNTRY CLUB LN, Belleair FL 33756 · 727-461-7171
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 13 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
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APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage 104F, sausage 112 F under warmer light at cook line - manager placed in oven to reheat - recheck sausage 183 F, sausage 177 F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in cook line refrigerator drawer. Operator rearranged.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets in dry storage on top of cases of take out containers. Operator relocated items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on left side of kitchen next 2 compartment sink. Operator printed and posted sign.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over RTE sauce in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed beverage from table.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of French fries stored on floor of walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at sink to left of cook line.
Walk-in freezer shelves in back right corner with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line soiled with food debris between cracks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at end of cooks line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf in warewashing area. Employee removed old labels and rewashed and sanitized containers.
Reach-in cooler at the end of cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed bracket from floor.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on record for this license. Kitchen, one bar and server station in the 1897 lounge, and one bar in the 19th Hole. Reviewed with manager
Dec 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on record for this license. Kitchen, one bar and server station in the 1897 lounge, and one bar in the 19th Hole. Reviewed with manager
Nov 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on record for this license. Kitchen, one bar and server station in the 1897 lounge, and one bar in the 19th Hole. Reviewed with manager
Oct 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on record for this license. Kitchen, one bar and server station in the 1897 lounge, and one bar in the 19th Hole. Reviewed with manager
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee. Establishment is licensed with 90 seats, actual seating count is 200
Aug 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on record for this license. Kitchen, one bar and server station in the 1897 lounge, and one bar in the 19th Hole. Reviewed with manager
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee. Establishment is licensed with 90 seats, actual seating count is 200
Aug 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F at 1897 bar. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager to bring glasses to kitchen until dish machine is working properly. Out of order sign posted. Service scheduled this day
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory- poached eggs. Reviewed with manager.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on record for this license. Kitchen, one bar and server station in the 1897 lounge, and one bar in the 19th Hole. Reviewed with manager
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee. Establishment is licensed with 90 seats, actual seating count is 200
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F at 1897 bar. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager to bring glasses to kitchen until dish machine is working properly. Out of order sign posted. Service scheduled this day
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked ( fresh salmon) has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Reviewed with manager.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory- poached eggs. Reviewed with manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at l897 bar
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on record for this license. Kitchen, one bar and server station in the 1897 lounge, and one bar in the 19th Hole. Reviewed with manager
No soap provided at handwash sink at 1897 bar
Soda nozzles soiled at bar. Bartender cleaned nozzles
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager.
Clean tongs in a protected manner - on side area of storage shelf. Tongs relocated in a protected area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee. Establishment is licensed with 90 seats, actual seating count is 200
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 1897 bar
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in dry storage areas. Reviewed with manager. Manager inverted containers
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage 104F, sausage 112 F under warmer light at cook line - manager placed in oven to reheat - recheck sausage 183 F, sausage 177 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting board at bar. Manager discarded cutting board
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned drop plate.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items inside cabinet opposite cook line cooler - items relocated
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at beverage station and bar. Manager stated signs are on order.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary - recheck 200 ppm quaternary
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves and loading soiled dishes into dishmachine, then retrieving clean dishes from dishmachine without changing gloves. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Operator removed contaminated dishes and rewashed.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked raw shell egg on cooks line. Operator discarded egg. Stop Sale not warranted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 10:15am Operator placed in walk-in freezer. Re temp at 1045am a. Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); 46f b. sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); 46f c. cooked sausage link (53F - Cold Holding)47f d. raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); 48f e. raw beef patty (48F - Cold Holding) 44f f. tzatziki sauce (53F - Cold Holding) 45f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From heat lamp on cooks line at 10:28am a. cooked sausage patty (116F - Hot Holding); 170f b. cooked sausage links (128F - Hot Holding) 177f Operator placed items in oven to reheat. Re temp at 10:50am
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in prep area. Operator cleaned ice machine bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl used as scoop in container of rice on bottom shelf of prep table.
Hand wash signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees in kitchen and employee restroom does not direct employees to wash hands before returning to work. No hand wash sign at wait station. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Operator printed hand wash signs and placed at hand wash sinks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladles stored on shelf on at the end of cooks line not protected from contamination.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line used more than 24 hours ago, soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer near ice machine soiled.
Reach-in cooler located near ice machine interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Pan of cooked chicken breast (cold holding) not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered chicken.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.