WESTCHASE GOLF CLUB
11602 WESTCHASE GOLF DR, Tampa FL 33626 · 8138542331
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Ran water in prep sink, handwash sink and three compartment sink at back kitchen area, observed wastewater backing up through floor drain under prep sink, floor drain by the ice machine outside the walk-in freezer, floor drain outside beer walk-in cooler and the floor drain under steam table on cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024007255 | Jan 18, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine was not in use at time of inspection tested machine at 0 ppm 3 times. Discussed to use the three comp sink until fixed. Maintenance ticket was sent at time of inspection
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. management payed at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees drink inside reach in cooler top table and on prep table. Employee removed drinks from prep area
Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor. Cooks line. Employee removed from floor. Walk in cooler pickle bucket on floor employee removed from floor
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing by prep sink employee moved to walk in cooler.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef added proper dates to cooked beef.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with a handle used as scoop inside flour bin. Chef removed bowl and placed at dishwasher.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen area on back line has buildup of dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking have no labeling of ingredients. Chef added proper labeling to bottles.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up in microwave on back of line.
Feb 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kedin 10/9/24, Alexander 12/4/24, Terry has no certified food managers certificate.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Giovanna Callan 12/24, Hallie Butler 12/24.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up in microwave on back of line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Plug missing on both dumpsters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Debris build up under small girl on cook line, -sides of fryers -gaskets of freezer on line -Dust accumulation on floor fan -debris build up on dish rack
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on large cambro.
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen shrimp stored with fries and onion rings in reach in freezer across from oven.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 47-49F, cooked ground beef 48F, shredded cheese 49F, sliced cheese 50F, raw chicken 46 -50F, hard boiled egg 50F, raw beef 39-46, hot dogs 47F. Reach in across from fryers. No temperatures taken this morning. Ambient thermometer showing 48F, food in reach in over night. Manager discarded food. Dairy (54F - Cold Holding), operator voluntarily discarding milk from walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 47-49F, cooked ground beef 48F, shredded cheese 49F, sliced cheese 50F, raw chicken 46 -50F, hard boiled egg 50F, raw beef 39-46, hot dogs 47F. Reach in across from fryers. No temperatures taken this morning. Ambient thermometer showing 48F, food in reach in over night. Manager scheduled service. Manager discarded food. Dairy (54F - Cold Holding), operator voluntarily discarding milk from walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener stored with cooking oil on rack across from microwave.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kedin 10/9/24, Alexander 12/4/24, Terry has no certified food managers certificate.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Giovanna Callan 12/24, Hallie Butler 12/24.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled bottles in the dish pit.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bucket lids next to hand wash sink in dish area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up in microwave on back of line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Plug missing on both dumpsters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Debris build up under small girl on cook line, -sides of fryers -gaskets of freezer on line -Dust accumulation on floor fan -debris build up on dish rack
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on large cambro.
Open dumpster lid. Open on both dumpsters.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken salad in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license has been expired on 02/01/2024.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a handwash sink has been removed on cook line by walk-in cooler.
Jan 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. A container of coleslaw in walk-in cooler. Employee date marked at time of inspection.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Ran water in prep sink, handwash sink and three compartment sink at back kitchen area, observed wastewater backing up through floor drain under prep sink, floor drain by the ice machine outside the walk-in freezer, floor drain outside beer walk-in cooler and the floor drain under steam table on cook line.
Customers enter establishment through kitchen. Observed a customer entered the dining area through kitchen from back door at time of inspection. Discussed with the operator.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a handwash sink has been removed on cook line by walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored on surface with black mold like substance at top of the ice machine. Operating placed ice scoops in clean container.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws stored on front counter top at bar. Operator moved straws behind counter.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked Point of Sale computer system at wait station. Operator relocated POS.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.