SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB

2401 S LITTLE LK BONNETT RD, Avon Park, FL 33825

Highlands County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PINECREST GOLF CLUB LLC · License: SEA3800389

SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB in Avon Park, FL has 22 inspections on record with 128 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections
128Violations
0Closures

Data current as of April 25, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Apr 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Nov 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 18, 2024 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
Nov 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Jan 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Feb 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
Jan 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Oct 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
May 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jan 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
Jul 16, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Apr 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
Jan 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Nov 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Highlands County average of 0.18 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.95.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB had?
SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB ever been shut down?
No, SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB?
The most frequently cited violations at SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB are: Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: April 25, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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