Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City
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3801 Greenwood Way, Palm City, FL 34990Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City has accumulated 129 violations across 31 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.2 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, for rodent activity in 2025 and fly activity on a separate occasion. Fire safety inspections documented three violations, including a missing fire extinguisher from the banquet room that persisted across multiple follow-up inspections. The resort has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $3,600 in fines, with the largest single penalty of $1,200. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: between May 2023 and October 2024, inspectors issued five administrative complaint recommendations across seven inspections, with high-priority violations cited in most visits.
Most recent closure: January 6, 2025 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City: Comparison to Martin County Averages
This Facility
4.1
violations / inspection
4.1 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg
3.6
violations / inspection
3.6 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Martin County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City: Emergency Closure History (2)
Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $3,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025045403 | — | May 29, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025003126 | $800.00 | Jan 10, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024069207 | $1,200.00 | Sep 30, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024027873 | $800.00 | Apr 18, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024001006 | $200.00 | Dec 13, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2017003699 | $400.00 | Jan 20, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher outside back door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-02-26: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Missing from wall box in banquet room. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-04-28: No fire extinguisher observed in box location. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Missing from wall box in banquet room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City last inspected?
- Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City last shut down?
- Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City was last shut down on January 6, 2025 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City had?
- Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City find?
- Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City was most recently inspected on June 29, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City been fined?
- Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City has been fined a total of $3,400.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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