THE COUNTRY CLUB AT LAKE CITY
717 NW FAIRWAY DRIVE · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
22-41-4High Priority – 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upper part of make table sliced turkey (54°F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (52°F – Cold Holding); sliced provolone (48°F – Cold Holding). Gap in front of chicken salad container releasing cold air. In lower cabinet of make table shredded cheddar blend (47°F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (51°F – Cold Holding).
01B-38-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. cut tomatoes at 12:23 initially cut at 9:30 (53°F – Cooling at 1:49 51°F)
03D-06-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut tomatoes at 12:23 from 9:30 (53°F – Cooling at 1:49 51°F)
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead flying insect on shelf with clean pitchers. 3 dead flying insects on shelf with bagged sugar, rice, gravy mix, and flour. Dead insect in low crevice on floor by kitchen door to banquet room. At least 10 dead insects in Window behind dish machine.
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 roach droppings on floor behind speed rack to left of three compartment sink. At least 3 roach droppings on floor under/behind three compartment sink.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At least 1 soft moist and 7 dry crumbly rodent droppings in cabinet under hand-wash sink by office near exit door dorm kitchen to bar lobby. 2 dry crumbly rodent droppings on floor behind ice machine at top of stairs. 9 firm to dry crumbly rodent droppings under floor of clean side of dish machine drain board near rolling shelf to left of drain board. 1 shiny moist rodent dropping on floor under clean drainboard. Floor not wet, but buildup of greasy accumulation on floor in area. 1 firm rodent dropping on floor under dish machine. At least 25 dry crumbly rodent droppings in cabinet under hand-wash sink at bar. 50 firm rodent droppings in locked bar cabinet to right of hand-wash sink at bar. Evidence of chew marks on wrapper for chocolate candy in locked cabinet at bar. 1 firm shiny rodent dropping and 20 dry crumbly rodent droppings on under counter shelf with clean glasses. At least 10dry crumbly rodent droppings on floor along wall that runs downstairs from walk-in freezer behind washing machine and dry to water heater. In downstairs dry storage room in box of wrapped pasta 8 dry crumbly rodent droppings. 3 dry crumbly rodent droppings stuck to seat pads sitting on shelf in dry storage. At least 25 dry crumbly rodent droppings on shelf directly by dried pasta. At least 25 additional dry crumbly rodent droppings on other dry storage shelves.
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Some chewed/torn fabric in locked cabinet at bar.
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Can of WD-40 sitting on top of Seagrams syrup in room off dish machine room. It appears to be a conference, banquet, or card playing room. Moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Bartender has no proof of food handler training.
14-77-6Intermediate – Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Food in make table unit 47°F or above. Ice observed on back wall inside cabinet. Some water pooling on inside shelf.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Tan or yellow liquid in spray bottle under hand-wash sink at exit to bar lobby unlabeled.
Basic 9
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor of kitchen to left of three compartment sink near cook line. 1 Dead roach in corner behind entrance door to kitchen from bar lobby. 1 dead roach on floor under crates to right of hand-wash sink cabinet by exit to bar lobby. 2 wing pieces on floor to right of crates. 1 dead roach in bottom locker by office. 1 dead roach growing mold like substance under 3 door reach-in freezer. Dead roach on shelf in downstairs dry storage next to can of yams.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Clamshell container with leftover steak and potatoes in reach-in cooler over oil in center area of 3 door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Moved container to lowest shelf away from food for customers. **Corrected On-Site**
36-63-4Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not being used as designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. 3 of 4 hood vents missing from above line. Vents on ground behind flattop griddle.
23-07-4Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. 3 door reach-in freezer and edges of doors have mold-like soil buildup.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Two wall tiles missing near office. Three wall tiles in corner under coffee cups missing. Hole in back of locked cabinet in bar. Mulitple holes in walls or uneven panels to walls in downstairs laundry area by walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Long tube lights in dry storage not working.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Sliding doors in conference like room not self closing. One of the doors left open. Closed door. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-23-4Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Right side urinalysis is covered with trash bag stating not working.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Food debris and other materials on kitchen floor to right of hand-wash sink by exit to bar lobby. Floor under 3 door reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer heavily soiled with mold-like substance various food cups, fries, onion ring, and can of what appears to be grill spray. Under oven fry pieces, glove, piece of paper, and greasy buildup present.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:38 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.