HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
5301 HERON CREEK BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 #5 Italian Chopped Diced Tomatoes Bari Brand, and 1 #3, 3oz can Chopped Ocean Clams SeaWatch, dented. Observed Chef voluntarily discarding cans **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed expo person not washing hands before starting work
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer touching ear bud and not washing hands before starting work.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed Chef taking it to dish to be washed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar with trash debris inside it.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on bar with yellow liquid inside and no labeling identifying liquid **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on shield. Observed chef cleaning shield **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented cans stored on rack not segregated for return to vendor
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed expo without his hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed 5 gallon containers wet nesting. Observed Chef removing, separating, and letting them dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters sitting in coffee packet box not protected.
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food or prepping equipment stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed vac master equipment on counter next to two compartment sink, with no splash guard separating unit, plugged into extension cord running in to ceiling.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:24 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.