Hill Top Club
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Hill Top Club stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Orange Park facility scores 73, putting Hill Top Club on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at banquet kitchen. Operator identified contents as sanitizer and labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. No proof of training for Lilly, hired approximately three months ago.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine around chute has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall at ice machine is soiled. Walk-in cooler floor is lifting at the seams. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Far right walk-in cooler shelving has rust.
14-17-4
70
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Four live flying insects at downstairs bar.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Char grill has food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for quaternary ammonium strips used for wiping cloths. Operator made arrangements during inspection through representative.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Seven employee proof of training are photocopies.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray with clear liquid at stove. Operator identified as sanitizer and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dishroom and around ice machine is soiled. Wall behind ice machine is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall/floor. Wall around water heater is in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor is in disrepair, lifting from the base. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
52
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of red microwave at back prep is soiled. Can opener at back prep is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee food handler certificates missing date of birth and/or training date and expiration date. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and sides of ice machine has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and beverage on storage rack at back of kitchen over clean pots/glasses. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers, dishmachine and ice machine is soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair around water heater next to kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Thawing shrimp in prep sink at 75F. Employee added ice to shrimp and put in walk in cooler. Temperature taken approximately 20 minutes later at 41F. Also, chicken and pork chops thawing in prep sink with no running water. Employee placed running water over both products. **Corrected On-Site**
06-03-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects at back storage area on main floor.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at back prep table is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee training certificates missing trainers information and expiration date.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor at fryer has build up of grease. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee jackets hanging on storage rack over clean stacked plates. Employee moved jackets to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood around main bar hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
55
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in back dry storage area. Also, observed 4 flying insects at handwash sink at downstairs bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of cleaner and hand sanitizer stored next to bag in box sodas. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef roast at 44F, raw chicken at 44F and a second beef roast at 44F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of half and half not dated. Manager could not determine when opened. Also, roast beef in walk in cooler dated 11/30.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed roast beef in walk in cooler dated 11/30. Manager discarded roast beef. Also, observed container of half and half not dated. Manager could not determine when opened. Manager voluntarily discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs in walk in cooler stored above whole onions. Manager moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with debris build up. Also, walk in freezer gasket soiled. Also, all 3 gaskets on reach in cooler by walk in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in liquor room not secured. Manager secured tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored on ice machine not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings in kitchen have build up of debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket at downstairs bar area. Manager moved mop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed multiple spatulas in bin next to grills have handles no longer smooth and cleanable.
14-12-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple extra pieces of equipment stored outside back door area.
33-31-5
Basic - Reuse of single-use items. Cardboard boxes originally used for food storage re-used for clean towels. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes on floor in back prep area. Manager moved to proper storage. Also, multiple whole turkeys on floor in walk in freezer. Manager moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tile at downstairs bar in middle of bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hill Top Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hill Top Club on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hill Top Club?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hill Top Club.
How does Hill Top Club compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Hill Top Club most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Hill Top Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hill Top Club have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hill Top 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 Hill Top Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hill Top Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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