Bear Lakes Country Club
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
86
Score
Bear Lakes Country Club appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
Among West Palm Beach restaurants, the typical score is 79; Bear Lakes Country Club is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At salad station cold draws, cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
50
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing and then handled clean and sanitized dishes while placing to dry and store without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used as dump sink. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
70
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
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. At salad station; raw tuna in top over cut lettuce in bottom, no separation. Operator moved tuna to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw salmon stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved raw salmon to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Establishment is vacuum packaging raw duck and raw hamburgers. Raw duck vacuum packaged 9/9. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers tuna served raw/undercooked not identified as being raw/undercooked. Operator added asterisk next to item and next to consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area; hand wash sink used to store wiping cloths. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Establishment is vacuum packaging raw duck and raw hamburgers. Raw duck vacuum packaged 9/9. See Stop Sale. Raw hamburgers vacuum packaged 9/11. Operator removed from vacuum package. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-50-1
47
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; #10 size can of artichoke hearts dented on seam. See stop sale. Operator segregated dented can. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Establishment is vacuum packaging fish that is not frozen before, during or after using 10K bags, no approved variance. Provided Special Process Variance Request. **Warning**
03G-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel A Maule 6/5/18 (expired 6/5/23). **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers Tuna Poke/Seared Tuna Nachos served raw/undercooked and not identified as being raw/undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
55
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 chef. He printed and posted in office glass window. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink by the soda machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink. Employee stocked the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Around ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Paper coffee cup without lid on prep table on cook line. Chef removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee cup in upright cup dispenser missing top lid. Chef punted lid on dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bear Lakes Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bear Lakes Country Club on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bear Lakes Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bear Lakes Country Club.
How does Bear Lakes Country Club compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Bear Lakes Country Club most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Bear Lakes Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bear Lakes Country Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bear Lakes Country Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bear Lakes Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bear Lakes Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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