Hammock Dunes Creek Course
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
47
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hammock Dunes Creek Course stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Palm Coast restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Bar employee dumped sink and will bring dishes to wash and sanitize in dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 11 fish filets with box bearing label to remove before thaw fully thawed while still in their reduced oxygen environment.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter (83F - Hot Holding) on cook line for 2.5 hrs. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed on time control. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing last date sold.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with clear liquid at ware washing missing label. Person in charge added label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on stand up reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
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 11 fish filets with box bearing label to remove before thaw fully thawed while still in their reduced oxygen environment.
06-09-1
47
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing a back flow preventer on hose outside of mop sink. At mop sink; back flow is in wrong hose. It should be on external hose.
29-34-4
86
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Missing training on some newer employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Person in charge needs more time to complete training for food employees. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. Missing training on some newer employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand washing sink has glasses in it. Person in charge emptied sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
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. Newer staff do not have certificate on them.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 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. Butter 123F, person in charge reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris behind cook line.
36-01-4
78
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw cookies in walk in freezer. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose next to dishwasher hangs below the rim.
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler; pork 44F. Pork in cooler overnight. Person discarded pork. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; pork 44F. Pork in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris on it. Person in charge washed/rinsed/sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside of back door.
51-11-4
47
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hammock Dunes Creek Course last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hammock Dunes Creek Course on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hammock Dunes Creek Course?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hammock Dunes Creek Course.
How does Hammock Dunes Creek Course compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Hammock Dunes Creek Course most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Hammock Dunes Creek Course's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hammock Dunes Creek Course have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hammock Dunes Creek 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 Hammock Dunes Creek Course inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hammock Dunes Creek Course is inspected around three times per year on average.
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