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SAWGRASS COUNTRY CLUB INBETWEEN

10034 GOLF CLUB DR, Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082 · 904-273-3700

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats230
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6501962
Grade history
JUN 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Smoked salmon date marked 5/13 in Drawer Cooler frontline.
High priority/01B-24-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Dishmachine in the bar tested at 10ppm chlorine. Employee primed machine and retested at 50ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at kitchen dishmachine. Employee located cover and replaced.
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Smoked salmon date marked 5/13 in Drawer Cooler frontline.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter at 80°. Frontline. (Note. WHOLESOME FARM CLARIFIED BUTTER shows that it is shelf stable per website. Forwarded details to office for further review. ) Moved by manager to another cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with date of last use. Marked by manger.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Basic/13-07-4
In-use ice scoop stored unprotected surface between uses. Ice scoop at wait-station stored under soap dispenser. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Basic/16-46-4
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw/undercooked ahi tuna on nachos and bowl items. Manager corrected during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station in server station in main kitchen, employee corrected during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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. One expired in August 2024, currently working on site.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice bin of soda machine in employee buffet area, employee corrected during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go cups on floor in storage area down stairs, employee corrected during inspection.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Vents in walk in cooler, employee corrected during inspection.
Basic/36-50-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. In bar area at far right ice bin, tubing from soda gun hangs down into ice used for customers. Operator repositioned soda gun line to remove it from contact with the ice, no contamination observed.
Basic/14-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. At time of inspection some food handler training certificates listed valid for four years and written in pencil. Operator gave employee the certificates to correct.
Intermediate/53B-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the downstairs cook line, employees phone on clean prep table. Employee relocated the cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf of the warewashing area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Basic/24-08-4

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