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LAKEWOOD NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

17505 LAKEWOOD RANCH NATIONAL PKWY, Lakewood Ranch FL 34211 · 941-900-2424

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats500
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5106028
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1 pound of cooked onion rings stored at 80F in the salad preparation area. Operator immediately discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers in the dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored above salad prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1 pound of cooked onion rings stored at 80F in the salad preparation area. Operator immediately discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 pound of cooked onion rings stored at 80F in the salad preparation area. Operator immediately discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and personal bag stored above food preparation table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed multiple food items over 48hour limit. Educated Person in charge on ROP with out a HACCP plan Educated pic and Emailed Person in charge ROP application.
Basic/03G-54-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in main kitchen area raw Seafood over cooked Seafood in Reach in cooler next to office. Person in charge removed Cooked seafood.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler Sliced Sliced Turkey date marked 11/24/23, Cooked Chicken 11/19/23,Cooked Pork 11/24/23, Chicken Stock 11/14/23, Tuna Salad 11/28/23, Cooked Tuna 11/28/23 and Turkey Stock 11/23/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar area soiled dishes in Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed soiled dishes.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor, Cups. Person in charge removed cups from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed multiple food items over 48hour limit. Educated Person in charge on ROP with out a HACCP plan Educated pic and Emailed Person in charge ROP application.
Basic/03G-54-1/Warning

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.