HAVANA COUNTRY CLUB
2484 ODELL CIR, The Villages FL 32162 · 352-430-3200
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around the front server alley.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022031991 | May 5, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator changed bucket, recheck 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler including front of stove in cook line area. Operator took temperatures at 11am and all items were below 41F. Operator moved items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding); short ribs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw haddock (49F - Cold Holding)
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm at dish machine in bar area. Operator called for service during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by the pizza oven, operator states butter was on counter before being moved to reach in cooler. Moved to freezer. butter (52F - Cold Holding) In ice by fryer, operator states fish was on ice for approximately 1 hour. Moved to freezer. raw fish filets (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding cabinet at the entrance of the cook line brisket (128F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (128F - Hot Holding) operator moved to oven to reheat. Recheck 165F
Menu contains an item made with an undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ahi tuna tostada Ahi tuna bowl
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin lid.
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In cook line area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelves
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm, operator used inspectors test strips and retested machine at 100ppm after priming lines.
Employee touched face/hair/body and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cooks line scratched arm with gloved hand then continued touching clean utensil handles, manager spoke to employee about changing gloves and washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around the front server alley.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the middle of the cooks line around air vents.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack by back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on server alley with deep cut marks. Microwave handle cracked/disrepair on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawers gasket soiled, employee cleaned during inspection. Food racks in walk in cooler.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. One metal container with old food debris still attached, manager moved item to dish area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wax paper basket liners under soap dispenser at beginning of cooks line, manager moved paper. Togo boxes stored on table outside back door, manager moved inside closet.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw bacon on shelf over sauce in reach in cooler. Also, raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in drawer cooler. Moved during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Eye cleaning solution on shelf over seasonings. Two chemical spray bottles hanging on rack next to bottles of liquor at bar. All were moved.
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. One expired certificate. Expired 11/6.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf at bar over gloves. Manager moved.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladles in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front of cook line
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in server area
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil in cook line area. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between coolers in cook line area. Operator removed to be washed.
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