Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar

Last inspected:

1055 E Lake Woodlands Pkwy, Oldsmar, FL 346772326
Overview

Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar has averaged 8.2 violations per inspection across 23 inspections spanning from April 2022 through January 2026, significantly exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures, though it has been subject to one disciplinary action resulting in $200 in fines. High-priority violations have been documented in 17 of 23 inspections, with recurring findings in employee health reporting, consumer advisory failures, handwashing compliance, proper cooking temperatures, and shell stock requirements. A warning was issued on May 15, 2024 following an inspection that documented 13 violations including management awareness failures, improper chemical storage, inadequate time-as-control procedures, improper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface violations; a callback inspection on May 16, 2024 resulted in compliance. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone in the kitchen on November 17, 2022. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 identified 12 violations including employee health reporting failures, consumer advisory deficiencies, and shell stock requirement violations, and was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
188Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

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Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2017001840 $200.00 Dec 8, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher ( Class K ) gauge in red zone in kitchen For reporting purposes only.

Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar last inspected?
Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar?
The most frequently cited violations at Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar had?
Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar find?
Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar ever been shut down?
No, Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar been fined?
Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Ardea Country Club Heron's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Compass Grill (2022).

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