Flat Creek Golf Club

Observed prepared TCS items that were date marked to be held longer tha 7 days (example, Gumbo that was prepared on 1/27/2026 but was marked to be discarded on 2/12/2026), observed unmarked opened, manufactured TCS foods that were not date marked, and observed that the facility was inconsistently dating items with some items have both the date of preparation and some only having a single date. COS. Dates added. Code: Prepared TCS items and opened manufactured TCS items shall be date marked with the day of preparation, the day of discard, or both, however, the method of date marking shall remain consistent and they shall not be held longer than 7 days with the day of preparation being day 1.

Observed prepared TCS items that were held past their date mark (pasta, chicken salad, cooked products) with the oldest being prepared on January 8, 2026, which was chicken salad. COS. Items discarded. CA: Prepared TCS items shall be discarded 7 days from when it was prepared and opened manufactured foods shall be discarded within 7 days of opening or the date of expiration on the container, whichever is sooner.

Observed non-easily identifiable food that was not labeled with the common name of the product, such as spices and powders on the line, squirt bottles of liquids, and bulk storage containers of spices and powders. COS. Labels added. Code: Non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that the wet wiping cloths in the facility were stored in water with no sanitizer solution in them; observed wet wiping cloth hung over the side of buckets so that they were not submerged in the sanitizer solution. COS. After running the chemical mixers for several minutes, the sanitizer solution did start to come out at the right concentration; new sanitizer solutions were made and all wet wiping cloths placed into them. Code: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses that is at the appropriate concentration.

Observed dirty dishes stored in the produce sink. COS. Removed. Code: Produce sinks shall only be used for washing fruits and vegetables and thawing/preparing ready-to-eat food so long as the basin is washed, rinsed, and sanitized both before and after thawing/preparation.

Observed that the 3-compartment sink faucet was leaking and that the wall mounted chemical mixer at the dishpit was leaking. Code: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed employee belongings stored above food. COS. Removed. Code: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated areas that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed containers stacked while wet. Code: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

Observed plates stored not covered from overhead contamination. COS. Burner plate added. Code: Equipment and utensils not in-use shall be protected from overhead contamination.

Observed that the facility had a bar and storage of items on carpet. Code: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed damaged ceiling in the rear storage area. Code: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed front of house employees entering the kitchen and handling food, plates, and drinks without washing their hands first. COS. Employees washed hands; items discarded. CA: Hands shall be washed when entering the food service area, prior to working with food, and when contamination occurs.

Observed employee enter the kitchen, grab bacon for consumers with their bare hands, place the bacon back into the container, then get tongs to grab the bacon and consume it. COS. Discarded. CA: Ready-to-eat food shall be not be handled with bare hands unless it is to go through another cooking process.

Observed employee drinks stored in non-single-use containers with a lid and no straw, in screw cap bottles, and single-use containers with a lid and a straw that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Drinks moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be in single-use cups with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the hand sink by the drink station was being used to dump drinks/coffee. COS. Staff educated. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands.

Observed that the hand sink near the soda machine had no hand drying provisions. COS. Paper towels placed at sink. CA: Hand sinks shall be provided with hand drying provisions.

Observed that the hand sink near the drink soda machine had no hand cleanser available. COS. Soap added. CA: Hand cleanser shall be available at all hand sinks.

Observed prepared TCS items that were not date marked and items that were marked with tomorrows date as the day of preparation (12/11) but they were prepared yesterday. COS. Dates added/corrected. CA: Prepared TCS items and opened manufactured TCS items shall be date marked with the day of preparation, the day of discard, or both, however, the method of date marking shall remain consistent and they shall not be held longer than 7 days with the day of preparation being day 1.

Observed front of hosue employees wearing bracelets and watches while preparing and handling food and drinks. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food; this includes medical information bracelets.

Observed that the wet wiping cloths stored at the bar were in sanitizer solution that was not at the correct concentration. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed in new sanitizer buckets. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses that is at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that the facility does not have a written notification of the major food allergens used in the facility. CA: Facility notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer.

Observed non-easily identifiable food that was not labeled with the common name of the product, such as spices and powders on the line. CA: Non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that the facility had a self-service food line placed out, however, the items were not protected from consumer contamination with the use of a sneeze guard or something similar. CA: Food on display shall be protected from consumer contamination.

Observed that the facility had a self-service food line, a bar, and storage of items on carpet. CA: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed damage to floor tiles, concrete floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the facility. CA: Facility shall be well maintained.

Observed that the facility was attempting to cool a large amount fo food by placing it into a double door refrigerator that was having troubles keeping up with the cooling demand. COS. Items were removed and broken down. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate to ensure that food reaches the required time and temperature benchmarks.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

Observed plates stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Inverted. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or protected from contamination.

Observed that the hand sink at the waiter station had no hand drying provisions. COS. Paper towels placed at sink. CA: Hand sinks shall be provided with hand drying provisions.

Observed that the facility had posted an odler score with a food safety rating of "A" instead of their last rating of "C". CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted.

Observed that clean linen were stored on the floor in the upstairs dry storage area. CA: Clean linen shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Observed accumulation of debris under shelves in walk-in freezer and dry storage area. CA: Facility shall be cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed the facility had non-easily cleanable acoustic ceiling tiles in the kitchen. CA: Ceilings shall be designed and installed so they are smooth, nonporous, and easily cleanable.

Observed damaged floor tiles and tiles without grout. CA: Facility shall be cleaned be in good repair.

Observed that the facility had set up a drink station with drinks, glasses, and other service items on a carpeted area; observed a buffet set-up on a carpeted area. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, nonporous, and easily cleanable.

Observed employee belongings stored with and on food prep surfaces. COS. Items removed. CA: Employee belongings shall be in a designated area to prevent contamination.

Observed employee drinks stored in non-single-use containers with a lid and no straw and single-use containers with a lid and a straw that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Drinks moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be in single-use cups with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Food covered. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed that the dish machine at the bar was not dispensing sanitizer. COS. Items to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the main kitchen until this machine is serviced. CA: Mechanical ware washers shall dispense sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that the menus were missing the identifying asterisks. CA: Consumer advisories shall have all required parts including the disclosure, the identifying asterisk, and the advisory.

Observed that the facility was attempting to cool items by placing then in a third pan, covered, and placed into a small unit. COS. Items were placed into a larger unit and uncovered. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate to facilitate cooling of items in the required time frame.

Observed employees wearing bracelets while preparing food. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food; this includes medical information bracelets.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution that was below the required concentration level. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed in new sanitizer buckets. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses that is at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that the facility had set up a drink station with drinks, glasses, and other service items on a carpeted area; observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen are non-easily cleanable and are the porous acoustic tiles. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, nonporous, and easily cleanable.

Observed single-use utensils stored with the use end up and observed single-use containers stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Single-use items shall be stored covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from contamination of the use end of the utensil.

Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of units. CA: Equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed heavily soiled/damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen area and damaged ceilings in the dry storage area. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and be in good repair.

Observed employees wearing watches and bracelets while preparing food. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food; this includes medical information bracelets.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution that was below the required concentration level. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed in new sanitizer buckets. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses that is at the appropriate concentration.

Observed heavily soiled/damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen area and damaged ceilings in the dry storage area. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and be in good repair; if ceiling tiles are to be replaced, they are to be replaced with smooth, easily cleanable, and nonporous tiles.

Observed that the facility had set up a drink station with drinks, glasses, and other service items on a carpeted area. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, nonporous, and easily cleanable.