EASTPOINTE COUNTRY CLUB
13535 E POINTE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 · 561.625.7900
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found At dry storage area in kitchen - approximately 5 small flying insects landing on containers of food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025088790 | Oct 13, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2023002433 | Jan 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen reach in cooler, fruit cups with melon (52F - Cooling)@11:05 since 10:00, 51F @11:40. At the current rate, product will not 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator moved product to different cooler to fascilitate cooling.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator provided hot water sanitizer test strips.
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. Some employee training expired.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. High temperature dish machine gauges damaged.
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area - one dented can- mandarin oranges and one dented can chili sauce - see stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found At dry storage area in kitchen - approximately 5 small flying insects landing on containers of food.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over beer kegs- operator removed and stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw salmon not commercially packaged stored over potato pancakes- operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler- raw ground beef stored over raw salmon operator removed and stored properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area- chemical wipes stored over soda cans- operator removed.
Mar 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over ready to eat avocados at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw ground beef over raw shrimp at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by flat top grill: cooked pork belly (50F - Cold Holding); fish dip (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature in excess of 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by flat top grill: cooked pork belly (50F - Cold Holding); fish dip (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature in excess of 4 hours. See stop sale.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink by cook line. Per operator, batteries are dead.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over beer canisters - operator removed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label - not removed from packaging before thaw - see stop sale.
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. At walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label - not removed from packaging before thaw - see stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored over clean plates at dishwashing area- operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor at dry storage area- operstor moved off the floor.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken 50°F-52°F, on speed rack in walk in cooler. Chicken was left out this morning for approximately 2 hours and put back into walk in cooler. Reviewed to only take food to be prepped out of walk in cooler.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer - raw beef not commercially packaged stored over cooked potatoes- operator moved raw beef to lower shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- raw shell eggs stored over canisters of beer- operator moved beer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- hard boiled eggs 44-47F- cold holding, diced tomatoes 44-47F- cold holding, goat cheese 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At multiple handwash sinks throughout kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At sever station - bottle of sanitizer not labeled- operator labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At buffet area clean plates and bowels not inverted- operator inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler by cookline- in use avocados with stickers attached- educated operator- employee removed and washed avocados properly.
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.