HAWKSTONE COUNTRY CLUB
9905 SW 44 AVE, Gainesville FL 32608 · (352)335-0055
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: boiled egg on the cook line 47°. Ice was added to the water.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : sliced cheese in a flip top on the cookline, 52°/55°. These were above the chill fill line, not exact time of when they were sliced. These were moved below, uncovered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the reach-in freezer in the storage room, accumulation of spills. ALSO, the Carson Hoffman hot hold cabinet with spills in the bottom.
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. Observed : one expired certificate in the folder.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.ons a styrofoam cup with water stored on a cutting board, prep side.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a purse stored on the table ware prep table in the kitchen.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : blue glass cleaner stored with the individual tea bags, under the tea stand in the kitchen. ALSO, at the bar, spray sanitizer stored with the clean glasses on top of the bar.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : a wet cloth under the red cutting board.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : a broken glass in the corner of the bar.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: heavy cream on the counter at the cook line, 72°.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed: 1 of the faucets outside the back door lacks a back flow device.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda gun nozzle and diffuser at the bar was soiled. The nozzle was taken to the kitchen and cleaned. Staff are cleaning the diffuser.
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. Observed: no employees over 60 days have current training. The class is scheduled for next month.
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. Observed no Employee Reporting forms available for those that do not have proof of employee training.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: the bar ice scoop was touching ice.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed: the soft water salt is stored on the ground, and outside.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: boiled egg on the cook line 47°. Ice was added to the water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the slicer blade on the back side bottom has food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the hand wash sink in the dish pit had a tray in it.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed: the menu has a consumer advisory visible, yet there is no marking denoting which items the advisory might apply to,(beef/eggs). The menus are being adjusted now, and the office prints the menus on site.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed: a gasket on the salad cold table, is torn. This is the one against the wall.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed a bar reach-in cooler with standing water in it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: pork links in standing water, 27°. Running water was added.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: in the reach-in freezer, raw pork stored over unsealed ice cream.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: portioned ham in a flip top reach-in cooler on the cook line, 45F. The ham was stacked above the top edge of the pan, the excess was moved below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the cutting boards on the cook line are stained.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the kitchen co2 tanks are not secured from accidentally being knocked over.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: the beer cooler in the bar area has standing water inside.
Oct 12, 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
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand drying device not available at the ice machine hand wash sink. The dispenser was adjusted.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable odor emitting from the managers office, by the kitchen back door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bar reach-in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: grease and cloths on the floor along the baseboard behind the cooking equipment.
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.