Card Sound Golf Club
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Card Sound Golf Club, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dented/rusted cans present”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Key Largo facility scores 69, putting Card Sound Golf Club on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (127F - Hot Holding) on steam table at cook line, as per chef less than 30 minutes. Chef proceeded to reheat chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna no longer frozen still on ROP packaging inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee discarded during inspection.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed white hominy dented can by walk in cooler door entrance. Operator segregates to be discarded.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oysters tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade by walk in cooler door entrance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge inside hand wash sink by walk in cooler, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on tempura mix container at dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 raw tuna no longer frozen still on ROP packaging inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door by chef office.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle on top of flour container at dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
37
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken strips (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen area, As per operator less than 1 hour, operator proceed to reheated food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 35 minutes. Operator closed reach in cooler lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed caramel dented can on can rack by office, operator segregated to be discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw salmon on rack at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oyster tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade by office.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at 87° F at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container at dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a tuna case and a bag of raw chicken thighs on floor at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of raw tuna on rack not stored 6 Inches off floor, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice bag at dry storage area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed on raw ground beef packets on compartment sink across walk in cooler, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
30
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lobster (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator over 24 hours. Also observed baked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding), as per Chef less than 2 hours, chef moved baked potatoes container to walk in freezer to rapid chill. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a marinara sauce and caramel dessert topping dented cans, operator removed from rack during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw tuna poke pot not identified as a raw dish on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar white bin container, employee removed bowl from container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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 raw tuna packets still on ROP on reach in cooler by office. Chef cut packets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out actual license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cut and peel raw potatoes on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored properly food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw turkey stored above raw steak in drawers at cooked line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents above 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of sausage stored on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
32
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary sanitizing solution at 400ppm Operator diluted the concentration to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the cheese to another location to improve the cooling process turkey (46F - Cold Holding) per operator less than three hours operator moved the the turkey to a new reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the rinse temperature of 203F. Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired
22-59-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 96F Operator increased the temp of the stove to improve the water temperature **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Card Sound Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Card Sound Golf Club on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Card Sound Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Card Sound Golf Club.
How does Card Sound Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Card Sound Golf Club most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Card Sound Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Card Sound Golf Club have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Card Sound Golf Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Card Sound Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Card Sound Golf Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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