Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch
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12951 Malachite Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211The Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch has recorded 67 violations across 20 inspections between 2016 and February 2026, averaging 3.35 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been concentrated in employee health management, handwashing compliance, and management awareness. In September 2025, a single inspection documented 9 violations including separate citations for management awareness, employee health reporting, and handwashing facilities, resulting in a warning issued. Recurring high-priority findings include proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 4 inspections) and employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections). The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch last inspected?
- Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch?
- The most frequently cited violations at Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch had?
- Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch find?
- Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch ever been shut down?
- No, Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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