Gator Trace Golf & Country Club

4302 Gator Trace Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 · Permanent Food Service · License 6600764

B
Grade B
Safety score 84 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 14, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
    3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic
    -16
  • Safety score84

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitSep 14, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    9 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.

      See stop sale. 3 cans of sauerkraut. Removed by manager.

      Fixed on the spot

      Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.

      Observed dead small flying insects in ice machine. Ice dumped

      Fixed on the spot

      Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.

      See stop sale. Hot dogs dated 9/7/26 discarded.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Bottle labeled

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic5

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

      Sack of potatoes. Moved to crate.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.

      Moved to shelf

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Moved to bucket

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.

      2 tiles missing in large storage room

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Gatorade bottle and coffee. Moved to bottom

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Approved source; food safe and unadulterated3
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Employee personal belongings1
Chemicals and toxic substances1