CULINARY CENTER AT ESPLANADE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
12951 MALACHITE DRIVE · LAKEWOOD RANCH · Manatee County · FL 34211
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Ground chicken stored over seafood in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed roasted garlic aioli date marked 10 days ago in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed onion strings at 82 degrees. Operator discarded. Gave operator TAPHC and chef will begin controlling with time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onion strings holding at 82 degrees.
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in server area. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 1
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a back door gap on the doors at the back of the banquet supply room.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.