TARA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
6602 DREWRY'S BLUFF, Bradenton FL 34203 · (941)756-7775
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in walk-in cooler cooked potatoes date marked 10/14/25. Person in charge discarded potatoes.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025004092 | Dec 5, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2019016908 | Mar 7, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor area(s) covered with standing water back kitchen area.Person in charge mopped floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed throughout kitchen area reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over cooked pasta. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in walk-in cooler cooked potatoes date marked 10/14/25. Person in charge discarded potatoes.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed in walk-in cooler cooked potatoes date marked 10/14/25. Person in charge discarded potatoes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed over grill Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.. observed throughout kitchen area reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry storage dented can of blueberry sauce. Person in charge placed in office for return.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of raw fish, cooked meats, and soups. Educated Person in charge on ROP and emailed Person in charge all HACCP information.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Person in charge washed can opener. Observed can opener soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of raw fish, cooked meats, and soups. Educated Person in charge on ROP and emailed Person in charge all HACCP information.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked beef not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 4/15/25 and date marked accordingly.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access in dumpster area.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee..
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler corned beef (47F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in cooler on 12/4/24. Educated person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler.cooked pasta date marked 11/23/24,hollandaise 11/27/24,cooked tomatoes 11/27/24, cooked beets 11/26/24. 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 items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler corned beef (47F - Cooling). Person in charge stated it was placed in walk in cooler on 12/4/24. Educated person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener.
2 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees put on hat and washed hands.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area employee beverage on cutting board. Person in charge removed and washed cutting board.
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed from floor.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing on east end of parking area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Jun 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 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. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Person in charge chanced chlorine and Dishwasher recheck (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line Raw Ground Beef over cooked Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Walk in cooler pasta salad date marked 5/28/24. 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 salad.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line Hard Boiled Eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Melon (49F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all items were placed in the cooler on 6/4/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line Hard Boiled Eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Melon (49F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all items were placed in the cooler on 6/4/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line in main kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back area of main kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back area of main kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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