DEERCREEK COUNTRY CLUB
7816 MCLAURIN RD N, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-363-1604
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 16 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects in bar area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025059863 | Jun 13, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler : Alfredo sauce date marked 7/3. Pork render date marked 7/10. Swiss cheese date marked 7/15. Items in coolers : buffalo dip (dairy based) date marked 7/15. Cooked pork chorizo date marked 7/9.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 Packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside vaccume sealed packages and not cut or pierced.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in walk in cooler no date mark. Hot dogs, wings, chicken, in reach in cooler no date mark. Prepped Sunday. Marked by manger.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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. 3 Packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside vaccume sealed packages and not cut or pierced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items bag by utensils on rack. Moved by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor or by cookline.
Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor in walk in freezer. Moved by manager.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled / food debris in oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on floor. Reach in cooler. Prep line.
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP tuna with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing has air introduced, but not completely removed from packaging.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for sanitizing solution. Person in charge states are locked in office.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any training due to training locked in manager's office at time of inspection.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge not checking receiving temperatures of food during delivery occurring at time of 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. ROP tuna with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing has air introduced, but not completely removed from packaging.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door when closed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris accumulation under triple sink, at dishmachine area.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Missing disclosure on the menu for salmon carpaccio.
Oct 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority5 Intermediate3 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. Dishmachine in bar area testing at 0ppm. Person in charge primed and retested at 100ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishware, then clean dishware without hand wash. Person in charge had employee wash hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects in bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw cold smoked salmon stored over cooked green beans. Raw beef store over pasteurized shell eggs. Person in charge began rearranging.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Roasted garlic in oil in kitchen dated 8/6. Chicken salad dated 10/4. Herb oil with fresh garlic dated 10/1.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Deli meat prepared in bags more than 4 hours ago in reach in cooler at 46-50F. Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch made in house with buttermilk at 74F. Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Deli meat prepared in bags more than 4 hours ago in reach in cooler at 46-50F. Person in charge discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in incorrect location at the mop sink. Person in charge moved to non chemical side of the splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with debris buildup in bar area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Missing disclosure on the menu for salmon carpaccio.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from handwashing sink in the kitchen. Also, hand wash sign missing from women's restroom that employees utilize.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish made more than 24 hours ago per person in charge not date marked in walk in cooler.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One employee training certificate is copy.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage in server area off of kitchen. Floor in bar area under dishmachine with debris buildup Observed broken tiles under dishmachine with standing water present in back kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish, mussels, steak thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler.
Jun 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flying insects at dish pit area. Observed three flying insects in bar area. Observed three flying insects in mop sink area. Observed three flying insects in kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking onto floor at triple sink and at prep sink. Person in charge added deflector until area can be serviced.
Jun 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flying insects at dish pit area. Observed three flying insects in bar area. Observed three flying insects in mop sink area. Observed three flying insects in kitchen area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide/ purple chemical stored with single service items on shelf in server area. Person in charge removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink with hose attached.
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 with expired training 1.2025.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Floor at cook line not smooth and easily cleanable. Wall at dish pit with mold like substance buildup.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Person in charge states due to be cleaned Monday.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna thawing on counter. Person in charge removed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking onto floor at triple sink and at prep sink. Person in charge added deflector until area can be serviced.
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
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed white mold like substance on cooked beef in walk in cooler. Also, observed feta dated 12.27.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen near onion storage. Observed two flying insects at dishmachine near drain.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager with CFM expired 6/2024.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in hand wash sink in bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from employee restroom.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training due to locked in office during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked Friday with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with purple, pink cleaning solutions unlabeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance observed on inside ceiling left side in ice machine. Also, staining on protein fliptop cutting board across from cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored on top of ice machine not inverted.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink, missing drain cover.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several items in clean dishware area wet nesting.
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar area/ at dishmachine with debris buildup. Mold like substance observed on far wall in dry storage area. Mold like substance observed on wall under dishmachine. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen over walk in freezer. Ceiling tiles stained in kitchen near cook line. Ceiling tile missing in server area by bar. Wall and ceiling damage observed in server area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice and debris buildup observed in small black reach in freezer in bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy buildup.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Marked exit door off of server area blocked by table storage.
May 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler Marsala sauce dated 2/28, veal stock dated 3/7, tuna salad made in house dated 3/4, feta cheese dated 12/13, conch fritter dated 3/12, cooked beef from 3/17.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROP fish vacuum sealed in house thawed, person in charge states was fresh not frozen when product was vacuum sealed.
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed ROP fish vacuum sealed in house thawed, person in charge states was fresh not frozen when product was vacuum sealed.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon may be ordered undercooked per person in charge. No parasite destruction on site. Person in charge called and obtained during inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rolls in to go bag in walk in freezer in direct contact with bag.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler Marsala sauce dated 2/28, veal stock dated 3/7, tuna salad made in house dated 3/4, feta cheese dated 12/13, conch fritter dated 3/12, cooked beef from 3/17.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROP fish vacuum sealed in house thawed, person in charge states was fresh not frozen when product was vacuum sealed.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum packaging fresh thawed fish, deli meats, prime rib cooked, cook pulled pork with no approved HACCP.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in walk in cooler, heavy cream in bar opened more than 24 hours ago per person in charge unlabeled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on left side of ice machine on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage observed to left of ice machine. Also, observed ceiling tiles around suppression system missing. Also, floors soiled around equipment in kitchen at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease buildup. Also, dust buildup on/ around fan in walk in cooler.
Feb 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No proof of any training due to all training from unapproved provider.
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ham, beef dated 11/18. Beef dated 11/11. Sausage dated 11/9.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Housemade ranch at 56F. Person in charge states has been out for less than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at mop sink missing from non chemical side of splitter.
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. No proof of any training due to all training from unapproved provider.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Missing consumer advisory from "Tuesday" menu. Person in charge posted at bar during inspection.
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around hot holding equipment with debris. Ceiling above hot holding equipment with black staining. Wall under dishmachine with debris buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on multiple clean containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk dry goods in kitchen unlabeled, person in charge labeled appropriately.
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