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GATOR TRACE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

4302 GATOR TRACE DR, Fort Pierce FL 34982 · 9177577244

Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats140
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6600764
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp salad 48f cold holding, melon cut 48f cold holding, tuna salad 48f cold holding,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp salad 48f cold holding, melon cut 48f cold holding, tuna salad 48f cold holding,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new employees emailed printed and signed
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad cooler- cottage cheese 48f cold holding, boiled eggs 48f cold holding, chicken salad 51f cold holding, pasta 53f cold holding, cabbage 48f cold holding, tuna salad 47f cold holding, lettuce 52f cold holding, spinach 54f cold holding,
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 59f cold holding, Butter pats placed out less than 2.5 hours ago advised to rapid chill. Refilled with cold butter and Ice Salad cooler- cottage cheese 48f cold holding, boiled eggs 48f cold holding, chicken salad 51f cold holding, pasta 53f cold holding, cabbage 48f cold holding, tuna salad 47f cold holding, lettuce 52f cold holding, spinach 54f cold holding,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored near drinks. Employee moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. In dish area
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink next to coffee station
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up salad cooler ambient temperature is 47f cold holding
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Case of bread in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. One employee in prep station at back of kitchen.
Basic/12B-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Multiple hood vents at main cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. One had towel attached to front of apron.
Basic/21-10-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of mushroom stored above RTE foods. Informed manager.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Container of Beef Roux in walk-in cooler dated 12-1, past 7 days. Informed Manager, discarded by manager.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish washing area has black build up
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In back prep area.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.