HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
5301 HERON CREEK BLVD, North Port FL 34287 · 941-429-9705
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburger patties temperature at 47F in low boy on line. Patties were just cut in to portion size. Observed operator placing into walk in to drop temperature more. All other items in this low boy temperature were at 42F or below. Temperature dropped to 43 with in 20 minutes.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced the empty solution container. Solution is at 100ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread designated for croutons stored in direct contact with a non-grade plastic bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked bratwurst in the 1st floor walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the hot cook line. The operator stated the potential hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in a separate cold holding unit.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw whole-muscle beef stored in vacuum packaging. The operator stated the beef was packaged within 48 hours. The operator removed the beef from the packaging.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Obama employee beverage on a food preparation surface on the hot cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of potato chips stored on the floor in the 1st floor dry storage. The operator properly stored the potato chips.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on line with stains on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on line with groove marks throughout.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying shelf, wet nesting of cambros. Observed employee separating cambros.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy gaskets torn
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken cambros on salad station. Observed employee throwing away.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros. Observed employee rewash and remove labels.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them, in kitchen on grill line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooved cut marks, in kitchen, on grill line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on lowboy (left hand side, top drawer) in kitchen, grill side. Observed gasket/ insulated stripping on ice machine door deteriorating.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed two sets of tongs hanging on oven door, in kitchen, on grill line. Observed cook removing and putting into dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled with food debris on lowboy (left hand side, top drawer), in kitchen, grill side.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying shelf in dish area, cambro stored with old labels on them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cork screw dry past, removed from packaging and in a cambro, not labeled. Located on dry storage shelf in store room, down stairs.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburger patties temperature at 47F in low boy on line. Patties were just cut in to portion size. Observed operator placing into walk in to drop temperature more. All other items in this low boy temperature were at 42F or below. Temperature dropped to 43 with in 20 minutes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine on ice shield black mold like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving utensils stored with handles down next to reach in coolers at cold station. Observed operator removing utensils, having them re washed in dish machine, wrapped utensils, and put into storage until needed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen grooves in cutting boards.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen on stand up reach in coolers next to cold station, torn gasket.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris on floor in dry storage area down stairs.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer down stairs, case of food on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen on reach in coolers, food debris build up on gaskets.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 #5 Italian Chopped Diced Tomatoes Bari Brand, and 1 #3, 3oz can Chopped Ocean Clams SeaWatch, dented. Observed Chef voluntarily discarding cans
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed expo person not washing hands before starting work
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer touching ear bud and not washing hands before starting work.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed Chef taking it to dish to be washed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar with trash debris inside it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on bar with yellow liquid inside and no labeling identifying liquid
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on shield. Observed chef cleaning shield
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented cans stored on rack not segregated for return to vendor
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed expo without his hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 5 gallon containers wet nesting. Observed Chef removing, separating, and letting them dry properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters sitting in coffee packet box not protected.
Uncovered food or prepping equipment stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed vac master equipment on counter next to two compartment sink, with no splash guard separating unit, plugged into extension cord running in to ceiling.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed vac master equipment on counter next to two compartment sink, with no splash guard separating unit, plugged into extension cord running in to ceiling.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6592 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling vent missing in the kitchen.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in bar hand sink gold fish snack crackers and some plates inside sink. Observed Food and Beverage director removing immediately.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles in employee locker room with mold like substance on them.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils stored with handles down instead of up next to hand sink by double door reach in and salad station. Observed Food and beverage director inverting properly
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom in employee locker room, no covered receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage area some cases of food items and Togo containers N/A cases stored on floor. Also in walk in freezer down stairs.
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.