INVERNESS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB INC
3150 S COUNTRY CLUB DR, Inverness FL 34450 · 3527262583
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on the floor under the dish machine/ three compartment sink area 8 rodent droppings on the floor behind reach in freezers in kitchen area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023034829 | Jun 1, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $600 |
| 3--2021031620 | Feb 10, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager moved the line further down into the sanitizer and primed the machine, then 50ppm. Manager resanitized the dishes during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline directly above container of garlic. The raw hamburger meat was moved to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at handwash sink in bar area. An employee replenished the soap during this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ziplock bag containing frozen soup missing date mark inside reach-in freezer. Manager stated the soup was made on Friday and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Hole in ceiling near walk-in cooler. 2. Hole in door in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employees phone stored on prep surface at cookline. 2. Employees cigarettes stored on shelf beside club soda in dry storage room. Manager removed both items during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket coming loose on reach-in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving below prep tables near walk-in cooler lined with torn foil.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 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. Rice and beans dated 9/4. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice Beans
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in machine behind bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with drink pitchers in bar area. Operator removed pitchers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical spray bottles hung on sink in kitchen area. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in storage room behind bar. See stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in front of walk in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in dry storage. Operator moved to shelf.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by dish machine. Operator provided paper towels.
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. Fish filets in walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink in walk in cooler
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled in dry storage room.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 1, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies of safe staff cards
Aug 1, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 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 priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on the floor under the dish machine/ three compartment sink area 8 rodent droppings on the floor behind reach in freezers in kitchen area
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies of safe staff cards
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor in the ice machine room
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.