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VENTURA COUNTRY CLUB

3201 WOODGATE BLVD, Orlando FL 32822 · (407)277-2640

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5807331
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $760

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2020004570Jan 3, 2020Feb 21, 2020$760

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Cutting board Operator replaced cutting board Slicer was cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top shelf of make table Operator switched
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door Operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 87F Operator removed
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make tables
Basic/29-49-6
The state's own report →
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw shelled eggs over pan of chicken salad bottom of make table. Operator switched
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in pan of rice
Basic/14-01-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on clean shelf Operator flipped
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator re set up
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pan of shrimp flour Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream under salad make table Operator date marked
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from salad make table Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave Operator cleaned
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tile in storage room
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over make table
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silver bowls entrance to kitchen. Operator flipped
Basic/24-05-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler Operator had cleaned
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour Operator removed
Basic/10-01-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table Operator had cleaned
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee doing prep
Basic/13-03-4/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler beer cooler
Basic/38-07-4/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour by pizza station
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken stored in make table over cooked chicken wings. In freezer raw chicken over raw beef over raw shrimp Operator switched
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers on cookline raw mahi (50F - Cold Holding); raw burger (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Operator put in freezer to rapid chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of orange multi surface cleaner on prep table with seasonings and sauces Operator removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. In ware washing area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee doing prep
Basic/13-03-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several on clean dish rack
Basic/14-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler beer cooler
Basic/38-07-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In front of handwashing sink in bar Operator removed
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flashlight to identify products in walk in cooler. Operator put in new bulb
Basic/38-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator removed
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour by pizza station
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Mixer
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over make table
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee no lid on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink in kitchen Side of grill and back of fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom pizza make table
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In front of handwash sink
Basic/21-44-1
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad make table
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Beef and chicken in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing prime rib at room temperature. Operator put under cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper over French fries in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 44F in make table by bar. Per operator less than an hour put in freezer to bring temperature within range. Recheck in 30 minutes 42F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Missing several.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in kitchen make line made 2 days ago
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coffee oh prep table shelf in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on upright reach in. freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink by storage room.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer against wall cookline.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Salad bowls on top of make table entrance to bar.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poke bowl.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back hallway.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grill area
Basic/36-34-5
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over single serv items. Pizza boxes.
Basic/35B-02-4
Light not functioning. Hood
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
Basic/23-03-4
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal taped off.
Basic/32-23-4

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.