Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch

Last inspected:

18812 Scallop Loop Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Overview

Calusa Country Club Inc in Lakewood Ranch has been operating without a valid food permit since opening on February 1, 2025. Four inspections between February 25 and May 30, 2025 documented critical deficiencies: no proof of safe potable water supply from an approved source, no documentation of treated wastewater disposal through an approved facility, no employee health reporting policy, and no written procedures for cleaning bodily fluids. The May 30 inspection cited three priority violations (water supply, wastewater, employee health reporting) and one priority foundation violation (bodily fluid cleanup procedures). Inspector notes indicate the establishment's third-party water and wastewater provider has not supplied required documentation and has not responded to repeated calls and emails. A municipal water bill or Department of Health-approved well certification and wastewater disposal documentation are required to complete the food permit application and bring the facility into compliance with Florida Statute and FDA regulations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 4 inspections
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request 5126436 THis establishment has no proof of safe water supply and treated waste water as required. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
Retail area- there is no employee health reporting policy available. Cos- employee health handout provided. x
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Retail area- there is no written procedure to clean up bodily fluids. Guidance handout provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-101.11 Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system or a nonpublic water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-101.11 P
Retail area- there is no proof of a safe water supply. - 3rd party water provider has not supplied their source of water. o
5-403.11 Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-403.11 P
Retail area-There is no proof of treated waste water. o Print Date: 5/30/2025 Page 1 of 2 99 Citation Description: The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C. Observation: Retail area- This establishment opened for business on 02/01/2025 and does not have proof of safe water and treated waste water as required.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: THis establishment has no proof of safe /potable water and treated waste water. Calls and emails to the 3rd party provider of these services go unanswered.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Failure to provide required documentation in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. Proof of safe water and treated waste water is required. A municipal water bill is sufficient proof of the source of potable water if the water is obtained from a municipality. A DOH signed interagency form is required if on a well and septic. (attached)

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.Repeat
Retail area- this establishment has failed to have proof of safe water and treated waste water as required for permitting and is open for business.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This establishment does not meet Minimum Construction Standards. A municipal Water bill or an approved well by the Department of Health is required for the source of fresh potable water and a bill from where ever the waste company that pumps the liquid waste disposes of the waste liquids is necessary to comply with Florida Statute and FDA regulations.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.Repeat
Proof of safe potable water and treated waste water is required.

Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch last inspected?
Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 30, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch had?
Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch find?
Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 30, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Calusa Country Club INC in Lakewood Ranch are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 5-101.11: Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system or a nonpublic water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. 5-101.11 P.

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