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HILL TOP CLUB

2030 WELLS RD, Orange Park FL 32073 · (904)272-5959

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats400
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2000406
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Four live flying insects at downstairs bar.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2015030575Jul 2, 2015Nov 3, 2015$800
5--2015012981Mar 11, 2015May 28, 2015$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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. No proof of training for Lilly, hired approximately three months ago.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at banquet kitchen. Operator identified contents as sanitizer and labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine around chute has black mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall at ice machine is soiled. Walk-in cooler floor is lifting at the seams.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Far right walk-in cooler shelving has rust.
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Oct 22, 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. Can opener blade has debris. Operator cleaned can opener during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl used as a scoop in seafood breading.
Basic/14-01-5
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dishroom and under fryer is soiled. Floor under and around ice machine is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in prep is soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded beverage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor is lifting and in disrepair.
Basic/36-10-4
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Four live flying insects at downstairs bar.
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Char grill has food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for quaternary ammonium strips used for wiping cloths. Operator made arrangements during inspection through representative.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Seven employee proof of training are photocopies.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray with clear liquid at stove. Operator identified as sanitizer and labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dishroom and around ice machine is soiled. Wall behind ice machine is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall/floor. Wall around water heater is in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor is in disrepair, lifting from the base.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four individually sealed completely thawed packages of mahi in walk in cooler. Packaging states to remove from packaging before thawing.
High priority/01B-13-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at outdoor bar area on threaded faucet with attached hose.
High priority/29-34-4
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. Training certificates expired for Jacob P on 9/16/2024 and Gail H expired on 9/23/2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
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. See stop sale. Observed four individually sealed completely thawed packages of mahi in walk in cooler. Packaging states to remove from packaging before thawing.
Basic/06-09-1
Dead flies on premises. Approximately fifteen dead flying insects observed along windows in downstairs bar/banquet room. Operator states pest control did service yesterday. Operator removed and discarded all dead flying insects.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers, under dishmachine area and under equipment/ice bin in service station are soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair behind ice machine in kitchen. Walk in disrepair with holes near the bottom at the water heater.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand washing sign missing in ladies restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Operator hung sign during inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of red microwave at back prep is soiled. Can opener at back prep is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food handler certificates missing date of birth and/or training date and expiration date.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and sides of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and beverage on storage rack at back of kitchen over clean pots/glasses.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers, dishmachine and ice machine is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair around water heater next to kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Thawing shrimp in prep sink at 75F. Employee added ice to shrimp and put in walk in cooler. Temperature taken approximately 20 minutes later at 41F. Also, chicken and pork chops thawing in prep sink with no running water. Employee placed running water over both products.
Basic/06-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects at back storage area on main floor.
High priority/35A-02-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at back prep table is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee training certificates missing trainers information and expiration date.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor at fryer has build up of grease. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee jackets hanging on storage rack over clean stacked plates. Employee moved jackets to appropriate location.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood around main bar hand wash sink.
Basic/14-06-4/Repeat Violation

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.