FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB
415 COUNTRY CLUB CIR, Plantation FL 33317 · 954.587.4700
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 more than 60 days. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015021062 | May 5, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with large hot holding unit. Operator removed hot holding unit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of chicken soup and vegetable soup in the left walk in cooler stored uncovered. Operator covered items.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at the right of the cook line blocked with a large piece of equipment. Operator made the sink accessible.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed sauce containers used to scoop mango salsa at the prep area. Operator removed sauce container.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the walk in cooler. Operator removed drink from the cooler.
Unwashed cucumbers stored over ready to eat chopped lettuce. Operator stored properly.
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in the walk in freezer stored over ready to eat tortillas. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding) in glass cooler at right side of cook line. As per operator, item placed in cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Item moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink near walk in cooler that is blocked by speed racks. Operator removed speed racks and sink in now accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near walk in cooler used to store a sanitizer bucket. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near left side of cook line. Operator added paper towels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets near ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator stored properly.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 more than 60 days. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of tomatoes. Operator stored eggs correctly.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Operator calibrated thermometer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator had clean and sanitized.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature strips or thermometer.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour and sugar. Operator removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at wait station carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 86F at pantry station. Operator discarded water.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink at cookline block with garbage container. Operator removed container.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring devices for dishwashing machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Food stored on floor. -Observed box with food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with sauces stored in walk in cooler not covered. Items placed in unit from yesterday.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at dishwashing area.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, potato soup (52F - Cooling). The soup was prepared yesterday, cooling overnight and was not prepped or portioned today. The soup was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, potato soup (52F - Cooling). The soup was prepared yesterday, cooling overnight and was not prepped or portioned today. The soup was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.