TIMUQUANA COUNTRY CLUB - THE GROVE
4028 TIMUQUANA RD, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904.388.2664
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
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MAR 25
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JUL 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches observed in establishment: two in cabinet in bar area and one on floor in air handler closet. Dead roaches discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grill scrub stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Employee removed scrub.
No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed self-service soda tower on exterior of bar area contaminated by customers tasting with fingers. Minors were observed licking their fingers, dispensing sodas, then touching soda nozzles and tasting sodas repeatedly. Inspector educated employees on monitoring self-service areas and soda nozzles and areas were washed and sanitized.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed 2 ice buckets stored not inverted next to ice machine in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating personal food next to clean utensils and bowls on front side of expo station.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep on front side of expo station in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed soiled metal bowl rinsed with spray hose then rubbed with a soap and sanitizer mixed solution and placed in drying area. Employee placed bowl in three compartment sink after inspector educated proper wash, rinse, then sanitize procedure.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table across from fryer station. Employee removed knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs hanging on one door handles on cook line.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloths being used in solution contains detergent and sanitizer per employee.
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice being dumped down hand wash sink behind bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs of tongs hanging from oven door handle on cook line. Person in charge removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at hand wash sinks in kitchen.
Mar 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach stored on wire dry storage rack above food items at end of cook line. Person in charge removed spray bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door frame on walk-in cooler door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers on drying rack above three compartment sink.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher with gauge in recharge zone by kitchen entrance.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf near pass through window in kitchen next to mustard packets. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit could be found.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device for high temperature dishmachine in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, container of cut melon prepared three (3) days prior. Melon dated.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches observed in establishment: two in cabinet in bar area and one on floor in air handler closet. Dead roaches discarded.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine. Floor under bar top on serving side.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at both hand washing sinks in kitchen. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Area around soda nozzles for drink dispenser near bar. Cabinets below drink dispenser near bar. Cabinets in bar area.
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.