How many health inspections has FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB had?

FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB ever been shut down?

Yes, FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB?

The most frequently cited violations at FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

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.

FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB

415 COUNTRY CLUB CIR, Plantation, FL 33317-4095

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FORT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB · License: SEA1600030

FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB in Plantation, FL has 17 inspections on record with 119 total violations (7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

17Inspections

119Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 14, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 5, 2015	Roach activity	12:08:00

Inspection History (17)

Mar 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Feb 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

May 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jun 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

May 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

How Does This Facility Compare?

FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB had?: FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB ever been shut down?: Yes, FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB?: The most frequently cited violations at FT LAUDERDALE COUNTRY CLUB are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

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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 14, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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