GRAND HAVEN GOLF CLUB (CLUBHOUSE)
500 RIVERFRONT DR, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386-445-2327
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 11 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
DEC 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 22 rodent droppings in front of beer cooler, walk in cooler and alongside walls of dishwasher.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024065592 | Aug 22, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.25.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over raw pasta in reach in freezer. Person in charge moved tuna.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Middle; lettuce 47F, tomatoes, sauerkraut 47,cream 46F, brisket, snails 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight;Middle; lettuce 47F, tomatoes, sauerkraut 47,cream 46F, brisket, snails 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on red hose at mop sink.
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. Missing certificates on 3 people.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server station unlabeled spray bottle. Person in charge labeled.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under cook line is soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed tongs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.25.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener are soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; bowl in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed bowl.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go plastic soup containers used as a scoop. Person in charge removed cups.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens have food debris inside of them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of reach in cooler on cook line is soiled. Person in charge wiped clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs and flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad dated 2/5 today is 2.21.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on red house at mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dish.
Ice bucket/shovel stored face up between uses. Ice bucket was facing up and not down. Person in charge turned upside down.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; ice cream, fries, and bacon wrapped scallops not covered. Person in charge covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko, flour and sugar not dated. Person in charge dated.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In server cooler; Butter 51F, cut fruit 55F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In server cooler; Butter 51F, cut fruit 55F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream opened yesterday morning not dated. Person in charge dated.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler food on floor. Person in charge moved all items to store properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven. Person in charge removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven is soiled.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer on cook line; scallops not covered.
Aug 23, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 22 rodent droppings in front of beer cooler, walk in cooler and alongside walls of dishwasher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as a scoop in fresh herbs. Person in charge removed scoop.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles are soiled. Person in charge wiped clean.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket face down on dirty ice machine. Person in charge moved ice bucket to dish to be washed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Right oven has debris in it.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass door reach in cooler has standing water in bottom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Food out for buffet not protected. Salsa, feta, cokes, tomatoes, bread crumbs etc. person in charge protected all.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer on cookline; raw beef, shrimp over French fries. Person in charge moved beef and shrimp.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler 4+ hour; Blue cheese 47F, cooked beets 46F, chicken 50F, chicken salad 46F, tuna salad 46F; ( - Cold Holding) Above fill line; butter 53F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 4+ hour; Blue cheese 47F, cooked beets 46F, chicken 50F, chicken salad 46F, tuna salad 46F; ( - Cold Holding) Above fill line; butter 53F; ( - Cold Holding)
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. Establishment is missing trying for some employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar spray bottles not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and speaker above prep table. Person in charge removed both.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on bar cart. Person in charge removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge removed debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at 2 hand washing sinks. Person in charge placed hand washing signs at sinks.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plates and bowls not inverted. Person in charge inverted all.
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23. License renewed during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 44.hrs. At server; Butter, sour cream 48F; ( - Cold Holding) In cooler 4+
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 52F; ( - Cold Holding). Cheese was above fill line, placed in reach in cooler. chicken 44F; ( - Cold Holding) in cooler 4+ hours. At server; Butter, sour cream 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Both in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 120F. Reheated to 135F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager of kitchens license is expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have mold like substance in them throughout kitchen.
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. Tilapia thawing in vac bag. Person in charge cut open bags.
In-use ice scoop/bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. Person in charge moved ice buckets.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging on oven doors. Person in charge removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on chicken container. Person in charge removed.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws on bar within reach of customer.
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