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GRASSLAND CLUBHOUSE

1600 GRASSLAND BLVD, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-680-1600

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats138
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6304818
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clarified butter 76 F. Sitting out on the cook line for 2 days.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 15, 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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On the steam table across from the grill on the cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located next to the flip top reach in cooler access from the fryers.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Lid covering a container of sweet potatoes on the steam table.
Intermediate/14-16-4
Light not functioning. Hood system over fryers. Floor in the dry storage area not smooth. Downstairs.
Basic/36-62-4
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the reach in coolers is stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Stained. Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage closet under renovations. Establishment is replacing ac unit and ceiling tiles were missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Ceiling tiles missing Time Extended
Food stored on floor. A case of melons inside the walk in cooler A case of shrimp inside the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Product stored on the floor. Time Extended
Water leaking from faucet on the hand washing sink entrance to the kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Leaking Time Extended
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 droppings on the floor in dry storage closet holding single service storage and chairs. Employee discarded and cleaned and sanitized area. Dry storage closet downstairs was under renovations. Establishment is replacing ac unit and ceiling tiles were missing. Evidence of vermin activity was not noticed in any other locations. Droppings appeared to be old.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clarified butter 76 F. Sitting out on the cook line for 2 days.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter 76 F. Sitting out on the cook line for 2 days. Cut melons 48F inside the salad reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats inside the walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the reach in coolers is stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen entrance. The water was turned off.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage closet under renovations. Establishment is replacing ac unit and ceiling tiles were missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on the shelf above the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers. Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. A case of melons inside the walk in cooler A case of shrimp inside the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between the shelf and reach in cooler. Knives was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water leaking from faucet on the hand washing sink entrance to the kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making Cuban sandwiches.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher used his cellphone then engaged in handling clean dishes. The manager had the employee to wash his hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Several products inside the walk in freezer downstairs. Baked beans inside the dry storage area down stairs.
Basic/08B-38-4
Light not functioning. Hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice inside the bottom section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers. The rice was removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled on the can opener at the end of the prep table next to the dough mixer. The can opener was removed to be washed,rinsed and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking bottled water while preparing food at the salad station.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at the reach in cooler across from the fryers.
Basic/13-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Bib lettuce at the prep sank in the back.
Basic/08B-39-4

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.