Hawkstone Country Club
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
64
Score
Hawkstone Country Club has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Hawkstone Country Club on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: heavy cream on the counter at the cook line, 72°. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed: 1 of the faucets outside the back door lacks a back flow device.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda gun nozzle and diffuser at the bar was soiled. The nozzle was taken to the kitchen and cleaned. Staff are cleaning the diffuser. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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. Observed: no employees over 60 days have current training. The class is scheduled for next month. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 no Employee Reporting forms available for those that do not have proof of employee training.
11-26-1
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: the bar ice scoop was touching ice.
10-01-5
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed: the soft water salt is stored on the ground, and outside.
08B-74-1
50
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: in the reach-in freezer, raw pork stored over unsealed ice cream.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: portioned ham in a flip top reach-in cooler on the cook line, 45F. The ham was stacked above the top edge of the pan, the excess was moved below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the cutting boards on the cook line are stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the kitchen co2 tanks are not secured from accidentally being knocked over.
51-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: the beer cooler in the bar area has standing water inside.
29-49-6
61
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand drying device not available at the ice machine hand wash sink. The dispenser was adjusted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed an objectionable odor emitting from the managers office, by the kitchen back door.
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bar reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: grease and cloths on the floor along the baseboard behind the cooking equipment.
36-10-4
78
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one large can of garbanzo's dented along the seam
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of soup prepared two days ago not date marked and also a gallon of milk open three days ago not date marked.
02C-02-5
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use buckets not properly stored . Observed two ice buckets not inverted or properly protected next to the ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve cups and trays stored on the floor in the shed near the dumpster.
25-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the establishment near the Walk-in Cooler .
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hawkstone Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hawkstone Country Club on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hawkstone Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hawkstone Country Club.
How does Hawkstone Country Club compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Hawkstone Country Club most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Hawkstone Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hawkstone Country Club have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hawkstone Country Club 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 Hawkstone Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hawkstone Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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