Crescent Oaks Golf Course

3300 Crescent Oaks Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
American
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Crescent Oaks Golf Course has six inspections in the public record. Crescent Oaks Golf Course was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Crescent Oaks Golf Course's 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from fryers: cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (50F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (46F - Cold Holding). Per staff, cooler left open while stocking and during prep, items moved to freezer. All items retemped at or below 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Baked ziti in walk in freezer prepared on 12/11 not dated, staff added date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters soiled at bar
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler behind bar
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Ambient thermometer directly in front of the of compressor in cooler across from fryers, staff relocated **Corrected On-Site**
05-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Coolers on cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cart handle next to fryers on cook line
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
45
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from oven.
29-49-6
90
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deli cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris interior of flare top oven.
23-03-4
Basic - 8 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
86
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46F - Cold Holding) top of reach in cooler on cook line, manager placed ice on product **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 form 5030-104 to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment offered oysters on the buffet for Easter but does not have the tags
01C-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired 2019 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Kawan **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are heavily soiled and rusty. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment throughout kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler damaged and no longer easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crescent Oaks Golf Course last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crescent Oaks Golf Course on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crescent Oaks Golf Course?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Crescent Oaks Golf Course.

How does Crescent Oaks Golf Course compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Crescent Oaks Golf Course most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Crescent Oaks Golf Course's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crescent Oaks Golf Course have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Crescent Oaks Golf Course 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 Crescent Oaks Golf Course inspected?

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