How many health inspections has PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB had?

PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB ever been shut down?

Yes, PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB?

The most frequently cited violations at PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB are: Consumer advisory, Waste properly disposed, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB

1518 CLUBHOUSE BLVD, Davenport, FL 33837

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: APPLIED BUILDING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY-OAKHILLS INC · License: SEA6307685

PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB in Davenport, FL has 24 inspections on record with 100 total violations (4.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

24Inspections

100Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 27, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 22, 2018	Rodent activity	08:18:00

Inspection History (24)

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Nov 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

May 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

Nov 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Not available electronically

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V43 Premises maintained

May 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

May 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB had?: PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB ever been shut down?: Yes, PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB?: The most frequently cited violations at PROVIDENCE GOLF CLUB are: Consumer advisory, Waste properly disposed, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: March 27, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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