Kirkbrae Country Club
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
95
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Kirkbrae Country Club stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.
Looking across the full record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lincoln restaurant scores 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of flour, and bread crumbs. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
95
Jun 18, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Chicken wings were observed past date of disposition. Chicken wings were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.18
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: Soup, rice, marinara sauce, pink sauce, meatballs, and chicken wings which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food items were observed in excess of 50DF. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Rice and Pasta was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature
Inspector notes: Beef whole muscle meat roast was cooked to an internal temperature of 120 DF. IF Beef whole muscle meat is to be cooked below 165DF it must reach a minimum internal Temperature for the correct amount of time. Item was observed in walk in cooler at 44 DF. Food item was prepared the day before.
3-401.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced Oxygen packaged fish was observed thawing in an intact package in the walk in cooler. ROP fish must be removed in its entirety before thawing. Fish was observed at 35DF.
3-501.13
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen. The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the Sink and surface sanitizing solution for the 3 bay.
4-302.14
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food items was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff, Food items was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and blast chiller have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
27
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The drain from the prep sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shellstock located in prep unit did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. Corrective Action - Tag was recovered in walk in cooler with remaining stock, establishment had a copy and placed with stock in prep unit. Tag remained with stock in walk in and in prep unit.
3-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, ice cream scoop) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. The foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked must be disclosed.
3-603.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies at the banquet bar. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to work with pest control to eliminate flies.
6-501.111
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-307.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and the hood system have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Establishment is to clean the non food contact surfaces.
4-602.13
52
Jan 19, 2024
Opening
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher area and 3 bay-sink.
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Cooked food were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kirkbrae Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kirkbrae Country Club on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kirkbrae Country Club?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kirkbrae Country Club.
How does Kirkbrae Country Club compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?
Kirkbrae Country Club most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lincoln average of 87.
Has Kirkbrae Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kirkbrae Country Club have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kirkbrae Country Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kirkbrae Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kirkbrae Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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