LAKELAND COUNTRY CLUB
929 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DR, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-680-2582
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to the email provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. home made Caesar dressing (47F - Cold Holding); home made blue cheese (45F) kitchen across from the cook line. Ice was put under the product.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. Paper towels was replaced.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid inside the bottle on the hand washing sink in the bar area. An employee labeled the spray bottle.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on the work station next to the pizza oven in the front kitchen. The beverage was discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the floor mixer and beverage station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment in the back kitchen/ dishwasher area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to the email provided.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on the cutting board on the 1st flip top reach in cooler across from the stove.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in the shelf in the kitchen area across from the beverage service station.
Light not functioning. Under the hood system in the prep kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee has a wiping cloth hanging off his belt.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 50 F in the reach in well across from the flip top reach in colder in the back kitchen. The unit was turned off. Ice was put under the product until the equipment can reach 41F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. A gallon of milk opened on 4-6-25. The milk was dated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the beverage station off from the dishwasher area.
Food stored on floor. A bag of Imperial Sugar on the floor in the dry storage area. The manager removed the sugar from off the floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the back kitchen used to wet a wiping cloth. I explained to the chef the hand washing sinks are only to be used for washing hands.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating soup on the cook line. I explained to the chef to have employees to eat in a designated area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the beverage station in the dishwasher / kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in a contaof standing water on the cook line at 73F. The water was discarded.
Light not functioning. Hood system above fryers and above hood system and above the stove.
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Stainless steel panel with a pink build up on the bottom ledge.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee peeling potatoes.
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Stainless steel panel with a pink build up on the bottom ledge.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee peeling potatoes.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife sharpener between prep table and well for steam table. Knives sharpener were removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. The manager had the employee to wash his hands using soap at a designated hand washing sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher washed his hands at dump sink in the dishwasher area. The manager informed the employee to use a designated hand washing sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 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.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Red tumbler on the cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooler across from the stove. Beverage was removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket was removed from off the floor.
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.