CLUB AT EMERALD HILLS
4100 N HILLS DR, Hollywood FL 33021 · 954-961-4000
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Exposed rodent bait on floor and inside empty shelving unit in upstairs storage room away from main kitchen. Employee removed bait, cleaned, and sanitized area during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016007924 | Feb 15, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016 | $800 |
| 2--2015054324 | Dec 11, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired Dec. 1, 2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In GE upright freezer by fryer, open raw philly meat above cookie dough and french fries. Manager rearranged for proper separation.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles by dish machine. Manager labeled as degreaser and bleach.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup around a/c vents by dish station.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in Habco (Coke) mini cooler at cookline. Manager added thermometer to unit.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun holster at entrance to bar missing waste line.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling cucumbers with bare hands for salads. Discussed with employee, operator.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee, operator. Employee rewashed hands at hand wash sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front wait station
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in oven door handle. Operator removed to ware washing area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 76F. Operator removed to ware washing area. Discarded water
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar slide top beverage coolers
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-24
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above hot dogs in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep line hand wash sink. Operator provided
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at 2 door stainless
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer will not prime. Operator called for service
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liner used to cover pan of cut cabbage. Operator discarded cabbage
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at beverage station soiled. Operator removed to clean and sanitize
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna prepared 3 days ago not date marked. Operator dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at bar not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at 2 door stainless
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottles at dish machine. Manager labeled both bottles as degreaser and sanitizer.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing bracelet and watch. Employee removed both.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor by reach in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water on flattop. Manager moved container to grill to heat water above 135F and hold.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping clothes under cutting boards on make line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth on far end of make line.
Mar 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In tabletop glassfront cooler by cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Very slowing draining hand wash sink by stairs to upstairs storage.
Mar 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and changed gloves without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In storage room upstairs away from main kitchen near reach in chest freezers, 1) Approximately 50 droppings on shelves in empty cabinet in corner of room 2) Approximately 60 droppings on floor under unused desks and around front of cabinet. Employee cleaned and sanitized shelves and floor during inspection.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Exposed rodent bait on floor and inside empty shelving unit in upstairs storage room away from main kitchen. Employee removed bait, cleaned, and sanitized area during inspection.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed provided to be posted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by stairs to upstairs dry storage area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by dish machine. Employee labeled as degreaser.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in old office located in unused upstairs kitchen has hole next to a/c vent.
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled drinks on floor near stairs in upstairs unused kitchens.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In tabletop glassfront cooler by cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink behind bar. Sign printed and provided.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Very slowing draining hand wash sink by stairs to upstairs storage.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.