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COUNTRY CLUB DINING

1 COUNTRY CLUB LN, Belleair FL 33756 · 727-461-7171

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats350
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6206630
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Poweraid drink stored in freezer drawer. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor. Operator relocated items to shelves.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board at pantry section prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Walk-in cooler shelves on right side near meat section with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket. Employee hung to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 30, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with buildup on prep table. Operator placed in dishmachine and rewashed. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line are soiled food buildup between cracks.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
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
Show 1 finding ▾
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/. Cook line equipment missing from plans, wait stations not on plans
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Aug 23, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Plans submitted , deficiency letter issued with time extension given to operator to provide information and to update plans per plan reviewer Brady Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Plans approved but not accurate . Manager to update plans with plan reviewer Time Extended/Return visit Dec 30, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 5, 2025 · 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/. Cook line equipment missing from plans , wait stations not on plans/Return visit Aug 23, 2024/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Plans submitted , deficiency letter issued with time extension given to operator to provide information and to update plans per plan reviewer Brady/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Plans approved but not accurate . Manager to update plans with plan reviewer/Return visit Dec 30, 2024 · Called plan reviewer Ossian Brady and he stated plans have been submitted and under review. Time Extended
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
Show 1 finding ▾
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/. Cook line equipment missing from plans, wait stations not on plans
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Aug 23, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Plans submitted , deficiency letter issued with time extension given to operator to provide information and to update plans per plan reviewer Brady Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Plans approved but not accurate . Manager to update plans with plan reviewer Time Extended/Return visit Dec 30, 2024 · Time Extended
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
Show 1 finding ▾
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/. Cook line equipment missing from plans, wait stations not on plans
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Aug 23, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Plans submitted , deficiency letter issued with time extension given to operator to provide information and to update plans per plan reviewer Brady Time Extended/Return visit Nov 21, 2024 · Plans approved but not accurate . Manager to update plans with plan reviewer Time Extended
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 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/. Cook line equipment missing from plans, wait stations not on plans
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Aug 23, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 21, 2024 · Plans submitted , deficiency letter issued with time extension given to operator to provide information and to update plans per plan reviewer Brady Time Extended
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 priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with manager
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Return visit Aug 23, 2024 · Time Extended
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/. Cook line equipment missing from plans, wait stations not on plans
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Aug 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Aug 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in the top area. Manager cleaned top area.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm chlorine - run twice. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink set up 200 ppm quaternary. Service scheduled for this afternoon
High priority/22-41-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 49 F, pork 50 F, cooked pasta 50 F in front area of walk in cooler. Three deliveries received this day. Manager placed food in walk in freezer for quick chill down. Recheck chicken 42 F, pork 42 F, pasta 43 F Swiss cheese 48 F, ham 46 F in glass cooler in kitchen - manager placed in walk in freezer for quick chill down Recheck Swiss cheese 41 F, ham 41 F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with manager
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification for Joey. Reviewed with manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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/. Cook line equipment missing from plans, wait stations not on plans
Intermediate/51-16-7
Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area
Basic/36-36-4
Clean chill sticks in a protected manner, stored on top of boxes in walk in freezer. Manager cleaned, and sanitized chill sticks. Manager wrapped chill sticks for storage.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable opposite oven. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris between cooking equipment at cook line. Reviewed with manager Manager cleaned area
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in the top area. Manager cleaned top area.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in the serviced station in the kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
4 Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in banquet kitchen. See stop sale. Manager discarded eggs.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Creamy vegetable soup 58 F, vegetable soup 48/49 F at 10:35 am cooling in walk in cooler overnight. Soups in deep, covered pans. Reviewed with manager proper cooling methods.Manager discarded food.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -vegetable soup 58 F, vegetable soup 48/49 F at 10:35 am cooling in walk in cooler overnight. Soups in deep, covered pans. Manager discarded
High priority/01B-36-5/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw ground beef over hotdogs in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream, milk in walk in cooler - manager date marked items
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events and specials. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.. Manager printed and posted consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Ten employees training expired 10/2022.Reviewed with manager.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Damaged food not properly segregated. 4 Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in banquet kitchen. Manager discarded eggs.
Basic/08B-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near large ice machine.
Basic/31B-04-4
Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.Manager covered vegetables.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm quaternary.Manager changed solution. Recheck 200 ppm quaternary
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table near cook line. Operator placed in walk-in cooler butter (63F) Re temp at 2:45pm Butter 47f Discussed with operator time as a public health control. Emailed operator written procedures.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected to faucet at mop sink near dry-storage missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans not air-dried on shelf in warewashing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in warewashing area rusted.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in prep area.
Basic/14-69-4

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