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WELLEN PARK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MASTER HOA

12030 WELLEN GOLF ST, Venice FL 34293 · 407-433-2718

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6806162
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 25 ants crawling on the outside bar top. Operator disposed of them and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2026021766Feb 14, 2026Apr 27, 2026$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator new Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165 with reporting requirements list on poster.
Intermediate/11-05-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher machine dirty.
Basic/16-21-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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Food stored on floor. Observed assort cases of food and containers of made onsite food in walk-in freezer stored on floor below shelves.
Basic/08B-38-4
Two employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
The state's own report →
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 25 ants crawling on the outside bar top. Operator disposed of them and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish removed from its original packaging stored over ice cream in the walk in freezer. Operator moved the fish.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced roasted slice cheese at cooks line at 58F cold holding in reach-in cooler table top above cold holding line. Employee remove cheese and place in walk-in cooler. Observed cooked pasta by soup station at 59F cold holding. Operator remove pasta to reach-in cooler on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Feb 14, 2026 · Observed slice cheese at cooks line at 53F cold holding in reach-in cooler table top above cold holding line. Observed cooked pasta by soup station at 62F cold holding. Employee stated items had been placed out less the 2 hours prior. Operator moved items to reach-in cooler and will check temperatures to ensure food safety. Repeat from last inspection 2-13-26 Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 14, 2026 · Observed some cutting boards soiled due to wear. Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter by microwave and by mop sink. Repeat from last inspection 2-6-25
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 14, 2026 · Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles not front side of dishwasher area. Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 14, 2026 · Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line. Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 14, 2026 · In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers and squeeze bottles of food removed from original containers not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 14, 2026 · Observed multiple containers and squeeze bottles of food removed from original containers not labeled. Time Extended
Feb 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 12 small flying bees at outside bar landing on bar mats and bar equipment lime juice squeezer, shaker glasses and strainer.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw burgers improperly stored next to and over cooked chicken. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced roasted slice cheese at cooks line at 58F cold holding in reach-in cooler table top above cold holding line. Employee remove cheese and place in walk-in cooler. Observed cooked pasta by soup station at 59F cold holding. Operator remove pasta to reach-in cooler on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed rice chemical spray bottle on top of microwave over food and chemical spray can stored with clean equipment at prep area by slicer. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection 2-6-25
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter by microwave and by mop sink. Repeat from last inspection 2-6-25
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cooked pasta employee beverages on counters and work tables above food and clean equipment at cooks line, prep area, waitstaff area, dishwasher area and bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty standing water at 69F. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers and squeeze bottles of food removed from original containers not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef patties in grill draw cooler at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach on shelf over clean pans and utensils at dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
High priority/41-10-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks at bar. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.