Buffalo Creek Golf Course

8100 Erie Road, Palmetto, FL 34221

American

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Buffalo Creek Golf Course six times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Buffalo Creek Golf Course's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs held at 120F. Manager stated hot dogs had been on roller grill around 30 minutes. Turned grill up to get to correct temperature. Hot dogs temped at 138F.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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. Observed some employees with no written plan.

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in back storage room ceiling.

36-32-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of styrofoam cups stored on floor in storage room. Operator moved off floor. Observed case of straws stored in mop sink. Operator moved from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank in rear storage room by soda shelves not secured.

51-11-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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11-26-1

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. Observed no cleanup plan in place. Inspector will email.

11-27-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two cases of foam cups stored on the floor in back storage room. Operator moved cups off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two c02 tanks not secured in dry storage room. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small red cutting board with deep grooves. Operator disposed of cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buffalo Creek Golf Course last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Creek Golf Course on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buffalo Creek Golf Course?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Creek Golf Course.

How does Buffalo Creek Golf Course compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Buffalo Creek Golf Course most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Buffalo Creek Golf Course's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Creek Golf Course have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buffalo Creek Golf Course means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Buffalo Creek Golf Course inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Creek Golf Course is inspected around two times per year on average.

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