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HIDDEN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

3901 MONUMENT RD, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904-641-8121

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats248
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2600894
Grade history
JUN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced ham 55°. Sliced turkey 52° in cooler at end line. Kitchen.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with red slime like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer large ice build up around door, on floor, on shelving
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Caesar dressing made in house with sardines. Dated 2-26. -ham sliced in half dated 2-17
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 50f Cesar dressing 50f ranch 51f. Moved to working cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham sliced in reach in cooler no dated
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with red slime like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta chef states made 2 days ago Egg salad made 2 days ago
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer large ice build up around door, on floor, on shelving
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In white cooler freezer combo missing ambient thermometer while storing chicken salad sandwiches inside
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Garlic bread in reach in cooler no covering just sitting on top of chili container, employee moved
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked meatballs Raw shrimp over lettuce Raw beef over cut vegetables Moved to stored correctly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. White bean soup and cheese sauce in reach in cooler from 2 nights ago service, discarded
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rodrick SEPTEMBER -2025
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal foam cup drink stored on back prep area near cutting board and clear plastic wrap
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bread on floor in walk in freezer, Moved
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In white cooler freezer combo missing ambient thermometer while storing chicken salad sandwiches inside
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Garlic bread in reach in cooler no covering just sitting on top of chili container, employee moved
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes in plastic containers over ice 50f,over the fill line. Cook submerged the container down in ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice stored in handsink on line,removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table in back, manager discarded
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of pulled pork on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids on pans on sliced meat in reach in cooler
Basic/14-38-4
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. 0 ppms chlorine. Ran a few time 50ppms
High priority/22-41-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham no date marking. First slice was 3 days ago. Bulk finished and slices undated
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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. Grouper sealed after being thawed in reach in cooler, chef states just thawed. Explained about removing from packet. Removed from packet
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered form cup with brown liquid and ice inside over bread on prep area
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Chef on line wear watch
Basic/13-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer on floor of freezer door
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef handling Ready to eat cut tomato, breads with bare hand contact while preparing foods. Inspector intervened.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced ham 55°. Sliced turkey 52° in cooler at end line. Kitchen.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 55°. Sliced turkey 52° in cooler at end line. Kitchen. Since last night.
High priority/03A-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler at end prep line. Foods at 50-55°.
Basic/14-74-7
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Condensation leak from base of air conditioner unit downstairs.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 6 quarts of soups with date prep 3-19-24 stored in three door upright reach in cooler. 3 quarts of homemade ranch with butter milk with Oreo date 3-19-24 stored in single door upright glass reach in cooler near wait station in kitchen. Validated dates are correct with chef. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 quarts of soups with date prep 3-19-24 stored in three door upright reach in cooler. 3 quarts of homemade ranch with butter milk with Oreo date 3-19-24 stored in single door upright glass reach in cooler near wait station in kitchen. Validated dates are correct with chef. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored on prep table in kitchen next to food. Glue stick stored on front line prep table next to food. Employee removed all and properly stored
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on onion slicer in kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Two employees J. Tomasino and J. Allerding with expired certificates on 12-1-22
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area
Basic/36-37-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink area
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Case of butter milk on floor in walk in cooler. Employee removed
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor and walls of walk in Freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In single door upright reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer with soiled interior
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright single door reach in cooler with rust on shelves on cook line
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tools stored on speed rack above cooked chicken. Employee removed tools
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site

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