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HEATHROW COUNTRY CLUB

1200 BRIDGEWATER DR, Heathrow FL 32746 · (407) 333-1450

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats221
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6902064
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found - 1 near ice machine - 1 near hand sink by dishmachine - 8 on wall near walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025040912May 20, 2025Dec 11, 2025$800
4--2024063452Nov 1, 2024Feb 17, 2025$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Technician arrived and finish repairs - final reading Chlorine 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw breaded chicken over cooked chicken wings
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); - tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding) Operator states door blocked open by a food container. WALK IN COOLER: - quiche (43F - Cold Holding); - lasagna (44F - Cold Holding); - cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding); - soup (45F - Cold Holding) Operator turned themostat colder
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 1 cookline employee
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - opened package of raw bacon in same container with cooked pasta
High priority/08A-08-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - raw bacon in same container with cooked pasta. - ROP fish - food under leaking ceiling
High priority/01B-13-4
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. - walk-in cooler door heavily rusted
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - COOKLINE RIGHT
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
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. - mahi
Basic/06-09-1
Food stored under dripping water. - box of single use half and half under leaking ceiling at walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-52-4
May 21, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found - 1 near ice machine - 1 near hand sink by dishmachine - 8 on wall near walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-7/Return visit May 21, 2025 · 1 around dish station 1 on wall near walk in cooler Time Extended
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - salmon, chicken, steak
Intermediate/03C-89-4/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. - walk in cooler door heavily rusypted - diamond plate separating from wall on exterior of walk in cooler
Basic/36-51-4/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - convection ovens
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - warmer box - hood filters - fan unit on cookline cooler - exterior of multiple pieces of cooking equipment
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Time Extended
May 20, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found - 1 near ice machine - 1 near hand sink by dishmachine - 8 on wall near walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-7
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 22 on shelf with glass jars of food - 9 on the floor below blue shelving - 30+ on the floor below canned goods and pasta shelf - 4 on the shelf with bagged dry pasta
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. - bagged pasta, rice, stuffing, with chew marks
High priority/01B-03-5/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER - premade Cubans (46F - Cold Holding); - chili (46F - Cold Holding); - burgers (46F - Cold Holding); - beef (45F - Cold Holding) - pasta (45F - Cold Holding) Chef states all items held overnight
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - cleaning chemical bottles stored on speed rail at bar
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - salmon, chicken, steak
Intermediate/03C-89-4
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. - walk in cooler door heavily rusypted - diamond plate separating from wall on exterior of walk in cooler
Basic/36-51-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - convection ovens
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - warmer box - hood filters - fan unit on cookline cooler - exterior of multiple pieces of cooking equipment
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. - below steamer
Basic/14-20-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
/45-05-4
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in storage room
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. - near entrance to kitchen
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - broken ceiling tiles
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 1, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. ALL AREAS LISTED ARE FROM DOWNSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA: - 4 on equipment cart - 2 on shelves storing chemicals - 5 on shelves storing paper products - 3 on shelves storing canned/dry foods - 20 plus on floor around small hole at cove base __ Total 34 plus rodent droppings
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. - on wall at entrance to dry storage room - on conduit at back of dry storage room
High priority/35A-18-4/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE COOLER MIDDLE: - salmon (45F - Cold Holding); - burger (46F - Cold Holding); - turkey (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states items brought out during cleaning of cooler this morning. Manager added ice bags for expedited cooling DOWNSTAIRS WALK-IN; - bacon (53F - Cold Holding); - hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); - turkey (53F - Cold Holding); - roast beef (53F); - burger (52F - Cold Holding); - tenderloin (53F - Cold Holding); - flank steak (53F - Cold Holding); - raw shell eggs ambient (53F - Cold Holding); - milk (53F - Cold Holding); - half and half (53F - Cold Holding); - heavy whipping cream (53F - Cold Holding); - butter (53F - Cold Holding); - cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); - mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Manager states temperature gauge on unit reading was 43f at 9:am. Unable to provide temp logs. Cannot determine length of time products have been above 41f.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in storage room
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling tile missing. - near entrance to kitchen
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - broken ceiling tiles
Basic/36-32-5
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. - mahi
Basic/06-09-1
Hole in or other damage to wall. - at cove base in dry storage area
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler right
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the walk in cooler
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket damaged
Basic/14-11-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. At the dish area the fry is pealing from the wall
Basic/36-24-5
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. In the prep area missing tile and water damage
Basic/36-36-4
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. Salmon
Basic/06-09-1

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.