CULINARY CENTER AT ESPLANADE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
12951 MALACHITE DRIVE, Lakewood Ranch FL 34211 · 941-306-3500
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 pounds of Ahi from previous day thawed in ROP packaging at front counter reach in. Operator discarded. Observed cooked meatballs, 18 pounds and cooked prime rib, 8 pounds ROP without a HACCP plan for cook/chill in the walk in freezer. Operator discarded.
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 5 pounds of Ahi from previous day thawed in ROP packaging at front counter reach in. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cooked meatballs, 18 pounds and cooked prime rib, 8 pounds ROP without a HACCP plan for cook/chill in the walk in freezer. Operator discarded.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a back door gap on the doors at the back of the banquet supply room.
Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Ground chicken stored over seafood in the walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed roasted garlic aioli date marked 10 days ago in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed onion strings at 82 degrees. Operator discarded. Gave operator TAPHC and chef will begin controlling with time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onion strings holding at 82 degrees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in server area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a back door gap on the doors at the back of the banquet supply room.
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry storage area dented can of mandarin oranges. Person in charge set a side in office for pick up.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge called for service.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Bacon over Salad mix lettuce and Salad dressing. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Bacon.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area Raw Ground Beef over raw Seafood. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed in Walk in cooler par cooked Chicken. Educated Person in charge on Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Person in charge put on hair restraint and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwasher area.
Multiple Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Educated Person in charge on jewelry while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge had employees remove jewelry and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon 14.8 lbs, Halibut 10.8 lbs, Swordfish 11 lbs, Scallops 1.6 lbs received fresh and reduced oxygen packing being performed and held longer than 48 hours.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back hallway of kitchen near ice machine.
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.