HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Name: HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Address: 5301 HERON CREEK BLVD, NORTH PORT, FL, 34287, US
Rating: 62.2

5301 HERON CREEK BLVD, NORTH PORT, FL 34287

License #6804794

🏌️ Club/Private ℹ️

62.2 Grade F / 100

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April 14, 2026 · 9 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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HERON CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB in NORTH PORT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 50 total violations — 9 critical, 9 major, 32 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Obama employee beverage on a food preparation surface on the hot cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a box of potato chips stored on the floor in the 1st floor dry storage. The operator properly stored the potato chips.
[22-41-4] 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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced the empty solution container. Solution is at 100ppm.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread designated for croutons stored in direct contact with a non-grade plastic bags.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked bratwurst in the 1st floor walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the hot cook line. The operator stated the potential hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in a separate cold holding unit.
[03G-50-1] Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw whole-muscle beef stored in vacuum packaging. The operator stated the beef was packaged within 48 hours. The operator removed the beef from the packaging.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] 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
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented cans stored on rack not segregated for return to vendor
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed expo without his hair restraint.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 5 gallon containers wet nesting. Observed Chef removing, separating, and letting them dry properly.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters sitting in coffee packet box not protected.
[08B-54-4] 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.
[01B-01-4] 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
[12A-16-4] 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-25-4] 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.
[22-02-4] 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
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar with trash debris inside it.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on bar with yellow liquid inside and no labeling identifying liquid
[47-03-4] Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. 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.