LA CITA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
777 COUNTRY CLUB DR, Titusville FL 32780 · 321 383 2582
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Portion control butter 10 each @ 78°:
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024050589 | Jul 12, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | $320 |
| 4--2019015595 | Jan 30, 2019 | Jun 19, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2016014266 | Feb 3, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw Salmon and raw mahi fish stored in cooler drawer on cook line completely thawed in package Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed within 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad date marked 4/11 stored in walk in cooler. Egg salad date marked 4/12 stored in walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified managers working in establishment
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in lobster sauce and cooked pasta container in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls stored on dry racks by dichmachine area not protected. Also plates stored by ice machine in back area in the kitchen. Operator flipped them
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. Raw Salmon and raw mahi fish stored in cooler drawer on cook line completely thawed in package. Operator discarded
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Outside Walk in freezer floor soiled
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. And not inverted, by ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed and flipped them
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line. Operator removed
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink outside clogged and overflowing on the ground. Operator had called a plumber to fix it
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used to line cut lettuce in containers in make table. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over heavy whipped cream in walk in cooler. Operator removed
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. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in chest freezer. Operator corrected.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. crab dip dated 12/1 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. fresh minced garlic dated 12/2 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen Crab cake house made dated 12/1 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen Spinach dip house made dated 12/1 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen Operator discarded all
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Crab dip dated 12/1 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Fresh minced garlic dated 12/2 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Crab cake house made dated 12/1 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Spinach dip house made dated 12/1 stored in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of disinfectant cleaner stored on kitchen prep table. Operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By dish machine area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food safety training available.
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. Operator was sent a copy. Operator had employees on shift sign.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on bar area. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine Dish machine on bar area with reading 0 ppm. Operator immediately set up the triple sink on bar area with reading 200 ppm Quat. Operator will be using the dish machine in the kitchen as well until fixed. A work order was put in during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two open employee drinks stored in reach in cooler under make table by kitchen entrance. Operator removed
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment can not find a CFM certification will have to put on 60 warning
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment can not find a CFM certification will have to put on 60 warning
Open dumpster lid. Operator close it
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Not labeled greens. Operator label it
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher not at minimum strength. Operator replaced sanitizer bucket primed and ran a couple times. 50ppm
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager on staff for establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees John, Katie, Aiyanna hired of 60 days no proof of training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves near bread and fruit area soiled.
Jul 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu and not identified on menu, wait staff was correcting while inspection was taking place
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook Katie on site over 60 days, no food safety training, sierra on site over 60 days
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on cooks line soiled and not fully in place.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in food prep areas with broken/cracked tiles.
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened case Italian sausage stored over ready to eat desserts in walk in freezer, corrected
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Whole raw shell eggs stored over unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler, corrected
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 each who,EO raw shell eggs broken in reach in cooler unit.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ chef John employed nearly one year, no food manager training certificate in place.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu and not identified on menu, wait staff was correcting while inspection was taking place
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the ice machine, no paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook Katie on site over 60 days, no food safety training, sierra on site over 60 days
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked on site pork ribs from approx Sat., 3-23-24 not labeled, cooked on site pasta not date marked, crab cake mixture not correctly date marked. Opened half and half in reach in cooler make table at dessert station and in walk in cooler not date marked
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on cooks line soiled and not fully in place.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal stained stored on top shelf clean equipment rack not inverted
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. 3 pieces salmon partially thawed and packaged opened by employee on site
Drain cover(s) missing. Prep sink in salad /dessert station, floor drain cover insert missing, upper cover not on Derain as well
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in food prep areas with broken/cracked tiles.
Hole in or other damage to wall.wall behind ice bin at bar on west side in need of cleaning and repair.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on west side of bar without signage in place.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee/ beverage filters not protected, multiple stacks on counter, corrected
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Small portable wood cutting board in use with splitting sections, removed from service.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white granular food item not labeled, sugar,
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 2 wait staff, 2 cook and barkeeper on site without manager present, manager showed up before end of inspection to show manager certificate and departed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps at bottom of back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside the walk in cooler broken floor tiles in place
Hole in or other damage to wall. Interior door of the walk in cooler with peeling paint and holes in the wall behind Dish Washing Machine in need of sealed.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Back prep area near 3 compartment sink, odors of sewer gas from floor drains
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 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. Dish Washing Machine at the bar at 0 ppm for chlorine, not able to prime unit, use of only the 3 compartment sink until repairs have been completed on unit.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran Dish Washing Machine in kitchen 3x with no reading on the test strip. Find wrong product hooked up to sanitizer line, chef replaced with correct product, unit primed and tested at 50 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Portion control butter 10 each @ 78°:
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found 10 each portion control butter in basket from Sunday 10/8/23 at 78° see stop sale.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used at bar or kitchen to check sanitizer daily for effectiveness, stated by staff multiple times that" the guy was just here"
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. half and half and heavy cream opened on 10-8-23 not date marked, corrected by cook
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 2 wait staff, 2 cook and barkeeper on site without manager present, manager showed up before end of inspection to show manager certificate and departed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook, Katie with no proof of food safety training.
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. Katie, cook employed over 60 days, not proof of food safety training or employee agreement
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened Employee beverage on prep tables, bottles water and Red Bull. Removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps at bottom of back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside the walk in cooler broken floor tiles in place
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of cranberry juice stored on floor of bar.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Interior door of the walk in cooler with peeling paint and holes in the wall behind Dish Washing Machine in need of sealed.
Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps.kitchen Dish Washing Machine 5 gallon bucket hooked up to sanitizer states it is detergent but product is yellowish not red like detergent in other 5 gallon bucket.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at the ice machine area without sign.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Back prep area near 3 compartment sink, odors of sewer gas from floor drains
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Wait station reach in cooler unit under lid soiled with debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Grill make table reach in cooler, stored unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat cut melon, corrected
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.