Tequesta, Palm Beach County

TEQUESTA COUNTRY CLUBHOUSE

201 COUNTRY CLUB DR, Tequesta, FL 33469-2099

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Tequesta
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-10-4

Detail 24541359

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer entered kitchen eating, wiped his mouth and proceeded to touch clean dishes without washing his hands.

16-62-1

Detail 24541358

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or thermometer label available. Repeat Violation

01C-10-4

Detail 24541360

Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler. Chef placed tag with container. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-5

Detail 24541362

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed oyster advisory. Operator printed oyster advisory and placed on wall on dining room. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24541361

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-62-1

Detail 24239794

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: M Time Extended

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Total: 9

03G-04-5

Detail 24102776

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed in reduced oxygen packaging conducted onsite: reach in coolers in kitchen: Cooked octopus, raw tuna, raw salmon, raw yellowtail. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24102780

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw salmon over fully cooked lobster, raw beef, raw lamb and raw chicken over cooked rice at walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24102775

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed in reduced oxygen packaging conducted onsite: reach in coolers in kitchen: Cooked octopus, raw tuna, raw salmon, raw yellowtail. 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. At walk in cooler and freezer: Observed in reduced oxygen packaging conducted onsite: tandoori marinade (tomato paste, yogurt), Meat Bolognese, conch chowder and cooked pork. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24102777

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small flip top cooler across from hot line: sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to another fully operable cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 24102781

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose connection under dish machine. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24102783

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna carpaccio, nigiri menu, sashimi menu, spicy salmon, spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, Philly roll, rainbow slide. Any menu item that is automatically served raw or undercooked must be identified on the menu with an identification marker or described as raw in the menu description. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-62-1

Detail 24102778

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24102779

Intermediate - 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. At walk in cooler and freezer: Observed in reduced oxygen packaging conducted onsite: tandoori marinade (tomato paste, yogurt), Meat Bolognese, conch chowder and cooked pork. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: Raw lamb in reduced oxygen packaging conducted onsite. Lamb held less than 48hours. Operator removed lamb from packaging. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 24102782

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Conch chowder made onsite, frozen and removed from freezer and placed in walk in cooler on 10/7 not marked with date when pulled from freezer. Educated operator on proper date marking procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23341546

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over edamame not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23341543

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw fish not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23341545

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranch dressing (buttermilk) (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing ( sour cream) (49F) Observed at flip top cooler by dish area. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator elected to discard product. Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 23341541

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna salad on menu. No indicator next to item indicating raw animal protein. Operator printed new menu pages with indicator next to item. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23341542

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for hollandaise. Time control procedure emailed to operator.

31B-06-4

Detail 23341544

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink in server beverage station area, missing battery for dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 23029179

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Home made Ranch dressing contains buttermilk date marked 7 19.24, more than 7 days. Homemade blue cheese dressing date marked 7.24.24, more than 7 days. See stop sale

01B-13-4

Detail 23029176

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Home made Ranch dressing contains buttermilk date marked 7 19.24, more than 7 days. Homemade blue cheese dressing date marked 7.24.24, more than 7 days.

14-38-4

Detail 23029177

Basic - Food storage sugar container lid cracked in pastry area. Operator replaced lid. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23029178

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in prep area. Operator placed in sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23029180

Basic - Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name in pastry area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 22703273

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook placing raw chicken on the grill and then engaging into further cooking by touching clean utensils without changing gloves first. Reviewed proper procedure with cook he then went to wash his hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22703272

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna 41°F-43°F not removed from vacuum package, removed from freezer on a previous day.

12A-03-4

Detail 22703270

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink, in sanitizer bucket on cook line. Cook went to hand sink to wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22703271

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the left ice machine/bin.

06-09-1

Detail 22703269

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna 41°F-43°F on speed rack in walk in cooler 2 not removed from vacuum package, removed from freezer on a previous day.

12B-07-4

Detail 22703268

Basic - Employee water container on a food preparation table at cook line next to clean plates. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

12A-05-4

Detail 22431342

High Priority - Employee drank out of a water bottle,unscrewed the lid and put the lid back on, then engaged in food preparation, touched vegetables and handled clean equipment on cook line without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee. Employee washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

03G-43-1

Detail 22431341

Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum packaged raw meats, dated 30 days ago in walk in cooler

16-62-1

Detail 22431343

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermo labels or thermometer.

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 21673880

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21673879

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line; Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 21668729

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21668734

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) -In sandwich table at salad station; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for less than four hours; foods placed in the cooler 1 hour prior; food placed in ice bath to quick chill; sautéed onions (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); in small cold holding unit on top of the prep table by cook line; as per operator food placed in the unit one hour prior; unit gets unloaded every night and plugged in every morning; never reached 41° F prior to setting food up; food not portioned or prepared today; food laced in ice bath to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-06-5

Detail 21668728

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cooling)at 10:15 to 43-55 F at 10:52 since 9:45 ;in reach in cooler at salad station; food moved to ice bath during cooling process; ice didn't reach food line of the container; at this rate food will not reach 41° F or below; operator added ice ; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21668732

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line; Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21668731

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 21668733

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Prime rib thawed on Saturday 12/31 not date marked in walk-in cooler; operator dated Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21668730

Basic - Food stored on floor- case of meatballs stored on the floor in walk-in freezer Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21668727

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- hood vents at cook line Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 21668726

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Prime rib - in ROP packaged and frozen on 12/13; food thawed on Saturday 12/31; operator opened the ROP package; Educated operator on ROP requirements and provided contact number for further clarifications; Warning

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21220512

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked garlic (51F - Cooling)at 10:45 to 51° F at 11:00 since 9:50 ; in 3 door reach in cooler at cook line ; at this rate foods will not reach 41° F within 6 hours ; foods moved to walk-in cooler to properly cooled; Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21220513

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon over cooked taco meat in 2 door cooler at cold prep station; Eggs over tortilla in 2 door cooler by ice machine; operator stored properly; Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21220515

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. piccata sauce (44F - Cold Holding); roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (45F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not portioned or prepared today; food out of temperature for more than four hours. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21220516

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. piccata sauce (44F - Cold Holding); roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (45F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not portioned or prepared today; food out of temperature for more than four hours. See Stop Sale. egg salad ( 50F-Cold Holding) in cold prep station As per operator food not portioned or prepared today; food out of temperature for less than four hours; foods moved to walk-in cooler to quick chill; Corrective Action Taken

03D-06-5

Detail 21220514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. salsa (48F - Cooling)at 10:30 to 48° F at 11:23 since 10:00 in reach in cooler at salad station; at this rate food will not reach 41° F or below within four hours; food moved to different cooler; ham (50F - Cooling)at 10:35 to 50° F at 11:20 since 10:00 ; tuna (50F - Cooling)at 10:35 to 52° F at 11:20 since 10:00 in reach in cooler at at cold prep station At this rate food will not reach 41° or below within four hours; foods moved to different cooler; butter (48F - Cooling)at 10:50 to 48° F at 11:00 since 9:50 ;in three door cooler at cook line ; at this rate food will not reach 41° F within 4 hours; food moved to walk-in cooler ; Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 21220511

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened in Saturday not date marked in reach in cooler at waitress area; Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20861308

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken/ham/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored ham properly. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 20861309

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussels

02C-03-5

Detail 20861313

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mortadella, roast beef/opened over 24 hours before/wic#3/corrective action taken/operator date labeled foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20861310

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/prep area.

02C-02-5

Detail 20861311

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork/prepared over 24 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled foods. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20861312

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum platters/storeroom

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 20591297

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corned beef/ham(opened over 24 hours before)walk in cooler#1/corrective action taken/operator date labeled foods. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20591296

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.by dishmachine area.corrective action taken/employee moved to a proper dining area. Corrected On-Site

10-18-5

Detail 20591294

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives/prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored utensils properly. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20591295

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum platters/storeroom/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. Corrected On-Site