LAKE JOVITA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
12900 LAKE JOVITA BLVD · DADE CITY · Pasco County · FL 33525
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed vaccum packed salmon thawing at room temp. Chef stated they receive fresh fish then vacuum pack it then freeze it. **Warning**
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temped at 138.8f **Warning**
Intermediate 8
03G-43-1Intermediate – 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 variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Chef stated they receive fresh fish then vacuum pack it then freeze it. Did not observe 10k bags on site **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently three cooks and 2 servers **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Manager printed and had employees start signing **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-50-1Intermediate – 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. Chef stated they receive fresh fish then vacuum pack it then freeze it. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink next to cook line. Manager opened dispenser **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink next to dish area **Warning**
Basic 3
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Observed cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vaccum packed fish thawing at three compartment sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.