TERRA CEIA BAY COUNTRY CLUB
2802 TERRA CEIA BAY BLVD, Palmetto FL 34220 · 941-932-6090
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
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. Observed no written plan in place.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026011207 | Dec 22, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of aspirin stored on the cook line. Operator removed it.
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 their dish machine at 0ppm. Operator replaced the chlorine and retested at 100ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the server reach in cooler: Coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (53F - Cold Holding) all other products were not temperature sensitive. Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator disposed of the products willingly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the server reach in cooler: Coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (53F - Cold Holding) all other products were not temperature sensitive. Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator disposed of the products willingly.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink or chlorine dish machine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed multiple of their clean dishes racks rusted.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor. Operator placed them on shelves.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored handle side down into lettuce. Operator inverted the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spatulas stored in standing 85F water. Operator placed them on the flattop to heat the water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust buildup
Dec 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean plates on a shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles.
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.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x1 foot hole in the wall next to the walk in cooler. 1x1 foot hole in interior on the door of the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken, change their gloves then handled clean equipment without washing the hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and change gloves.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing the hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked corned beef in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the bacon.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean plates on a shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottles.
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. Emailed handout to the operator.
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. Emailed handout to the operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated the chicken wings were cooked on 10/17. Employee placed a date mark on the wings.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x1 foot hole in the wall next to the walk in cooler. 1x1 foot hole in interior on the door of the walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. Manager placed the beef under running water.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no hose Bibb on Y fitting at mop sink.
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. Observed no written plan in place.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black buildup on can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear kitchen hand sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank by reach in cooler not secured.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two stock pots stored on floor in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream and French fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign on rear kitchen hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed three cases of drink cups stored on the floor next to ice machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in bar area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed pitted rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook lines cutting boards grooved.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves.
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Dave Draver 6/20/18 Operation states they have an up to date one but it's locked in a room only the owner has access to.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign one and emailed them more.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at the back kitchen hand wash sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook lines cutting boards grooved.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor behind the cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers at the bar and dry storage not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves.
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Observed no written plan in place.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 small white cutting boards heavily grooved.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and missing in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 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. Observed no written plan in place.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear hand sink. Operator replaced towels.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in it. Operator labeled bottle.
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. Observed fish thawing in walk-in cooler with no slit cut in package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 small white cutting boards heavily grooved.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and missing in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in women's restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked damaged tile in walk-in cooler and cracked tiles in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon bucket of pickles stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Chef moved pickles.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed three cases of single serve cups stored on the floor in back storage room.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted pitted shelf's in walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in reach in cooler not labeled.
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.