Valrico, Hillsborough County

BUCKHORN SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

2721 S MILLER RD, Valrico, FL 33594

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Apr 13, 2026
City
Valrico
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-13-5

Detail 24507181

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Pull out drawers on cooks line raw shell eggs over sliced roast beef Walk in cooler raw burger patties over cut tomatoes

22-02-4

Detail 24507180

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Interior oven Interior ice machine near bar

14-69-4

Detail 24507178

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line .

23-03-4

Detail 24507179

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 24086903

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. Tested twice at 10ppm. Operator adjusted chlorine feed, tested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24086905

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored behind raw beef in chef base cold drawer. Operator arranged chicken bin properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24086909

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda fountain has buildup of mold-like substance. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24086900

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil in hand sink at cookline. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24086899

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 5 spray bottles at dish area not labeled. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24086907

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24086906

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. Thawed packages of Mahi bearing the label observed in walk in cooler. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24086904

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of flip top cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24086908

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water in floor. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24086902

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce and avocado stored over pastries in walk in cooler. Manager moved pastries. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24086901

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed pin shelf Corrected On-Site

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03G-04-5

Detail 23804824

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed vacuum packaged shrimp in freezer that was thawed and then sealed and frozen in regular vacuum sealed bags, not 10k Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Operator continue to vaccum packaging raw fish in thawed state and then freezing. Observed 6 packs of vacuum packs of raw salmon and 9- 4 pound packs of Mahi that were vacuum stealer in thawed form and then frozen with regular bags in walk in freezer. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint

03G-43-2

Detail 23804822

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Raw shrimp thawed and vacuum sealed and frozen on site, not using 10k bag Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: No approved process waiver in system. Observed 6 packs of vacuum packs of raw salmon that were vacuum stealer in thawed form and then frozen with regular bags in walk in freezer. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint

03G-50-1

Detail 23804823

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Vacuum sealing cooked deli meats- ham, turkey, pastrami. Cooked and cooled short rib. Product sealed, frozen then removed from freezer and used with in 7 days. Vacuum packaged raw chicken, raw pork, raw ground pork, and raw shrimp skewers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: No HACCP Plan submitted in system. Walk in cooler observed items that were vaccum packaged onsite: 2 blocks of ROP vacuum packaged Parmesan with no date of packaging. 1 block of ROP Gorgonzola with no date 1 block of ROP peppered Munster with no date 1 block ROP Gouda with no date 1 block ROP sharp cheddar with no date Stop sale issued on all cheeses. Walk in freezer of ROP vaccum packaged fish, vegetables, cooked and raw meats: 5 packs cooked prime rib with no date marking. stop sale issued 4- 2 pound packs cooked collard greens, with no date. Stop sale issued. 2- 3 pound packs of cooked taco beef dated April 18, 2025 9- 4 pound packs of Mahi Mahi dated April 19, 2025. Stop sale issued. 10- packs of cooked pulled pork dated May 28 10 packs of raw chicken tenders dated May 31 Admin Complaint

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Total: 6

03G-04-5

Detail 23676233

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed vacuum packaged shrimp in freezer that was thawed and then sealed and frozen in regular vacuum sealed bags, not 10k Warning

03G-43-2

Detail 23676229

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 Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Raw shrimp thawed and vacuum sealed and frozen on site, not using 10k bag Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23676230

Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium, or chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23676234

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 23676231

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. Vacuum sealing cooked deli meats- ham, turkey, pastrami. Cooked and cooled short rib. Product sealed, frozen then removed from freezer and used with in 7 days. Vacuum packaged raw chicken, raw pork, raw ground pork, and raw shrimp skewers Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23676232

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. Warning

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-01-4

Detail 23437313

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee place lemon wedge in customer drink with bare hands.

12A-02-4

Detail 23437309

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

41-10-4

Detail 23437311

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 3 spray bottles with cleaning solutions stored on shelf above prep table, over condiments and clean dishes. Manager moved bottles Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23437307

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand sinks near dish area, bar area, and wait station.

25-05-4

Detail 23437312

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of takeout containers on floor. Manager inverted Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23437310

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on prep table not inverted.

02D-01-5

Detail 23437308

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 4 bulk containers not labeled. Bulk sugar at wait station. Salt blend on shelf over bulk containers Coffee creamer powder at wait station. Spice blends in portion cups over range.

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 22708576

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine

42-01-4

Detail 22708575

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 22357803

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On cutting board ,moved Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22357802

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

42-01-4

Detail 22357801

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21873636

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. Emailed to manager

02C-02-5

Detail 21873637

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken with no date mark in walk-in cooler Corrected -observed employee date mark Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21873635

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on shelves in dry storage area

12B-07-4

Detail 21873638

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove drink Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21873634

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket along walk-in freezer door

14-69-4

Detail 21873632

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 21873633

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

53B-01-5

Detail 21381766

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21381767

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slim inside ice machine located near bar area Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21381769

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted in dish area Corrected-observed employee invert dishes Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21381768

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21381770

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected- observed employee place hat on head Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21381773

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame of walk-in freezer Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21381772

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in kitchen Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21381771

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp and pork thawing at room temperature on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee place under cold running water Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 21002998

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine

40-06-5

Detail 21002997

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses and vape stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21002995

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler Corrected -observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21002994

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21002996

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed stored in reach in cooler Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 20791572

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-17: Observed manager certification for Jen mariea Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-18: Observed no manager certification for Jen mariea Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 20791571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-17: Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-18: Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline Time Extended

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 20666436

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-17: Observed manager certification for Jen mariea Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20666433

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-17: No proof of employee training Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20666434

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured at soda bib station - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-17: Observed CO2 tanks not secured Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20666435

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-17: Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline Time Extended

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 20662100

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 flying insects in dish area landing on clean dishes Observed employee clean and sanitize dishes

22-02-4

Detail 20662095

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on can opener on cookline Corrected-observed employee clean and sanitize Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 20662094

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20662101

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 20662103

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

51-11-4

Detail 20662097

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured at soda bib station

12B-07-4

Detail 20662096

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table Observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20662102

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline

23-03-4

Detail 20662099

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin coolers

02D-01-5

Detail 20662098

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and bulk salt no label Corrected- observed employee label Corrected On-Site