COUNTRY CLUB AT LAKE CITY
717 NW FAIRWAY DR, Lake City FL 32055 · 3867522266
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tomatoes and onions in reach in cooler that currently does not work.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019014496 | Mar 11, 2019 | Apr 16, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2026. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with expired license.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training certificates for servers.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training certificate expired on 5/20/2026.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area soiled with old food debris.
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Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in bar area. Manager discarded dead roach.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath cook line equipment greasy.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris. Shelf above cook line prep table soiled with grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket in dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on shelf across from kitchen entrance. Manager had employee place label on container.
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Manager removed for cleaning.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back kitchen hand wash sink. Manager replaced.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment on cooks line with old food debris and grease accumulation.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor near three compartment sink. Bags of ice on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved both to shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer handles and gaskets soiled with mold-like substances and old food debris. Walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with dust accumulation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry. Manager moved to storage area.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: butter (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager lowered thermostat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-like substances on deflector plate of ice machine. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two packages of salmon thawed and @ 41F Cold Holding in reach-in cooler across from grill. See stop-sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses on microwave. Employee removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment on cooks line with old food debris and grease accumulation.
Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer handles and gaskets soiled with mold-like substances and old food debris. Walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Sides of fryer and grill soiled with grease accumulation.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at back hand wash sink. Manager replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of sanitizer on dish shelves with no label. Manager labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table. Manager removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer and grill soiled with grease accumulation. Hood filters above cooking equipment soiled with grease accumulation. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line soiled with old food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry.
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine deflector plate soiled with mold-like substances. Can opener blade and surrounding area soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On the top and sides of machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks outside of office located in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Inside office area located in kitchen the corner of ceiling is falling/damaged.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food racks in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris, rust, and slime. Fan blowing on cooks line. Sides of fryer and grill soiled with grease accumulation. Hood filters above cooking equipment soiled with grease accumulation. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line soiled with old food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler across from fryers.
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. 0ppm, inspector primed line until sanitizer dripped into machine, retested at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spout on coffee machine. Interior ice machine deflector plate. Can opener blade and surrounding area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Greens, pan of salad, Mac n cheese, and opened cream no dates. Employee stated items were made this past weekend but are going to be discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On the top and sides of machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks outside of office located in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Inside office area located in kitchen the corner of ceiling is falling/damaged.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of gold peak tea on prep table next to cutting board, employee moved drink to the office space.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pizza Hut box of sliced pizza on shelf above food to be served to public in walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Food racks in walk in cooler. Rolling storage cart in walk in cooler. Fan blowing on cooks line. Sides of fryer and grill. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 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. Employee ran dish machine and tested at 0ppm, inspector ran machine 2 more times and primed line, retested 50ppm.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tomatoes and onions in reach in cooler that currently does not work.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets next to seasoning above Three compartment sink. Spray cleaner bottle by juices behind bar. Bottle of medicine pills on shelf above mustard and ketchup bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler on cooks line. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line. Toasters. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine dish machine no test kit, inspector provided kit.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In corner of kitchen outside of old office room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining room/bar area. Floor tile in disrepair inside walk in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on dry storage shelf in downstairs area. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 back packs on shelf above ketchup and mustard bottles and clean sheet pans, employee moved personal items to old office room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cooks line.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters missing above cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer in main kitchen. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Around the fryers. Ticket holder on cooks line. Dry storage shelving on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid. Outside bar door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Container of wire connectors next to dried pasta noodles and agave syrup in downstairs dry storage. Employee moved tools.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
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.