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GOLDEN HILLS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

4782 NW 80TH AVE, Ocala FL 34482 · 352-629-7980

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5200051
Grade history
MAY 25
MAR 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on cook l8be stovetop: cheese soup (131F - Hot Holding). Manager stated soup prepared and placed on stovetop thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager reheated soup, 171F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2019025561Mar 29, 2019Aug 19, 2019$200
5--2018063613Dec 11, 2018Feb 27, 2019$400

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on cook l8be stovetop: cheese soup (131F - Hot Holding). Manager stated soup prepared and placed on stovetop thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager reheated soup, 171F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stored in dish area stained. Inside of microwave on cook line prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in dish area.
Basic/16-23-4
Show the remaining 6 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle for cook line hand washing sink missing.
Basic/29-09-4/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing from backside of cook line hood vent.
Basic/14-42-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with a choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of kitchen mop sink soiled with old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
Basic/33-16-4
The state's own report →
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked bacon and chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager placed ground beef on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap or hand washing sign at cook line hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle for cook line hand washing sink cold water.
Basic/29-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of mop sink in laundry room.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in coolers in bar area soiled with rust and/or black substances.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.