Avon Park, Highlands County

SANDHILL GRILL AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB

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

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
8 Basic
Dec 16, 2025
City
Avon Park
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

14-01-5

Detail 24255043

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black soufflé cups in pans of feta cheese and chic peas on the prep table.

14-05-4

Detail 24255047

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in the walk in freezer, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24255046

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on the prep table, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24255045

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook without a beard guard on preparing orders.

24-08-4

Detail 24255044

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelve in the kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.

14-11-5

Detail 24255042

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door is torn, operator stated new gaskets have been ordered. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24255041

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on the handle in front of the grill on the cook line, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24255040

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand wash sink in the dish room and in the kitchen by the cook line, sent operator a copy by email. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 23911895

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook touching his shirt, in food preparation area on cook line without changing gloves or washing hands, educated cook and washed hands and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23911893

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of chemical on the shelf not labeled, operator voluntarily discarded the bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23911894

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23911891

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled with dust and debris. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23911890

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on the prep tables grooved in the kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23911892

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on the walk in cooler door at the bottom side, observed gasket torn on the reach in cooler in the kitchen next to cook line.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 23734889

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the hose Bibb outside the back exit of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23734891

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in the cook line area of the kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23734892

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23734890

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet towels in the kitchen not stored in a sanitized solution. Employee placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23368690

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the slicer blade in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23368689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents in the cook line area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23368688

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line grooved and soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23368687

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3 by 2 foot hole in wall by the convection oven on the cook line. Observed a 2 foot by 2 foot hole in the wall by the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time Extended

Nov 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 14

03D-01-5

Detail 23365027

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked green peppers and onions (101F - Cooling). Stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the peppers were cooked at 11:00 am and stored at room temperature, to cool. Employee discarded the item. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 23365028

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked green peppers and onions (101F - Cooling). Stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the peppers were cooked at 11:00 am and stored at room temperature, to cool. Employee discarded the item. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23365017

High Priority - 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. Dish machine sanitizer reading at 00 ppm, chlorine. Manager stopped using machine, called technician and set up 3 compartment sink to properly sanitize dishes. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23365024

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stored in the drawer, reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee discarded the Mahi and salmon. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23365030

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed all the following items were stored in top section of the roll top reach in cooler above the fill lines. Provolone sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Sliced American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Fresh kale leaves (58F - Cold Holding); Items were stored in top section for three hours. Employee placed items in bottom section of cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23365020

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing on hose Bibb located by hand wash sink in the kitchen next to cook line. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23365023

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the slicer blade in kitchen area. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23365025

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for dish machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23365026

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents in the cook line area soiled. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23365029

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stored in the drawer, reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee discarded the Mahi and salmon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23365021

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line grooved and soiled. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23365022

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches in hot water closet located next to dry storage area. Manager discarded the roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23365019

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3 by 2 foot hole in wall by the convection oven on the cook line. Observed a 2 foot by 2 foot hole in the wall by the dish machine. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23365018

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in a container of standing water on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed to have sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 22763656

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black growth on edge of drop guard inside ice machine.

06-09-1

Detail 22763657

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. Observed fish thawed and still in top packaging. Operator stated just thawed and removed all from packaging. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22763658

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed dish washer with no beard guard. Manager corrected employee to add beard guard.

13-03-4

Detail 22763660

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher with no hair restraint. Manager had employee add hair net.

25-06-4

Detail 22763659

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected at wait prep area.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 22429956

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (87F - Hot Holding); butter with garlic (102F - Hot Holding) on cookline cook said items were on the line for about 3 hours and cook voluntarily discarded will use time as a public health control, form emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22429954

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two hose bibs on kitchen with no vacuum breaker.

10-14-5

Detail 22429957

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted with ice scoop stored not protected on top of bucket on ice machine at back door area. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22429955

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-08-4

Detail 22429953

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 400+ corrected to 200ppm.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-58-4

Detail 21728328

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed one exposed raw wood stud at bar where soda gun is attached. Wood must be sealed to prevent absorption of liquids and to make area cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

36-08-4

Detail 21728331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

33-15-4

Detail 21728330

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage cans with no lids flies accumulating in area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

33-17-4

Detail 21728333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed exterior of garbage cans in kitchen soiled with old debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21728329

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple small screw sized holed in kitchen wall at cook and makeline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 21728332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall under 3bay and along wall where dishmachine is located not non absorbable and water proof. Wall has absorbed water and is crumbling and in disrepair. Water logged wall is providing area for insects to breed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 21723778

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects and 2 large flies at area of kitchen along one wall that contains the dishwasher, 3 bay sink, handsink, and two reach in coolers. These flies were observed on surfaces of cooler exterior, garbage cans and wall under sinks at kitchen. No other areas were observed to be affected. Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 3:33 PM. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21723771

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed open container of raw chicken on top of and sitting on container of raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Cook rearranged foods in proper placement to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21723775

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawl from small hole in wall at kitchen between make Iine and cook line. Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 3:33 PM. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 21723772

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed bartender/server handle dirty dishes and use personal phone then handle clean ice bucket and scoops scooping ice and filling ice bins from ice machine. Inspector redirected. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21723770

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form Provided by inspector via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21723777

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form Provided by inspector via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21723768

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

36-58-4

Detail 21723776

Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed one exposed raw wood stud at bar where soda gun is attached. Wood must be sealed to prevent absorption of liquids and to make area cleanable. Warning

36-08-4

Detail 21723774

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21723766

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old debris under equipment at kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21723782

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mesh bags of potatoes and carrots stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Cook placed vegetables on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-15-4

Detail 21723781

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage cans with no lids flies accumulating in area. Warning

33-17-4

Detail 21723769

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed exterior of garbage cans in kitchen soiled with old debris. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21723773

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple small screw sized holed in kitchen wall at cook and makeline. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21723780

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee put tongs through dishwash. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21723767

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open container of raw chicken and open pickle barrel on walk-in cooler. Cook covered foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-30-4

Detail 21723779

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall under 3bay and along wall where dishmachine is located not non absorbable and water proof. Wall has absorbed water and is crumbling and in disrepair. Water logged wall is providing area for insects to breed. Warning

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 21346716

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board with black staining in use at preptop cooler.

53A-01-7

Detail 21346719

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53B-13-5

Detail 21346723

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

24-05-4

Detail 21346725

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets and scoop stored on top of ice machine not inverted.

50-09-4

Detail 21346720

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21346718

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on prep table.

24-08-4

Detail 21346724

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Restocked dishes to promoate air drying. Plastic sheeting on wire rack inhibits airflow. No hand drying is allowed.

10-01-5

Detail 21346722

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food on bulk sigar.

40-01-4

Detail 21346726

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.

16-48-4

Detail 21346721

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21346717

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat lettuce and onions, unwashed mushrooms and avocados stored over cut prepped vegetables, in walk-in cooler.

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21024479

High Priority - 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. Found at 0ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm

03A-02-5

Detail 21024477

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, 45Fbuttermilk batter wash 50F. On cookline. Must discard by530pm. Fresh garlic in butter found at 49F Less than 30 minutes on counter put onto cooler to cool to 41F .

03B-01-6

Detail 21024475

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods on steam table some below 135F cooked peppers (109F - Hot Holding); mash potatoes (127F - Hot Holding. Peppers double panned and unable to receive benefit of steam table, cook placed pan into well to provide adequate heat. mashed potatoes not hot through out product . Stirred to bring even temperature of 140F throughout the product. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21024481

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handsink , used as dump sink at bar.

14-22-4

Detail 21024478

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

14-09-4

Detail 21024480

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-10-4

Detail 21024476

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed slicer with tape on handle.

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20865631

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind cut red peppers at reach in drawers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20865632

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue build up at make table.

16-21-4

Detail 20865633

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 20865636

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. Observed fish at reach in drawers. Operator removed the food item from the package. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20865635

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20865634

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 20865630

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at grill handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. Corrected On-Site