Trump National Golf Club Cited for 18 Health Violations, Receives Failing Grade

Initial Health Inspection Findings

• 🚩 Trump National Golf Club Bedminster was flagged for 18 health violations during a May 6th inspection by the Somerset County Department of Health.
• 📉 The club received a score of 32 out of 100, earning it the lowest grade in the county and a C-grade.
• ⚠️ Nine of the violations were classified as critical, indicating a potential for unacceptable health risks.

Specific Violations and Issues

• 🥩 Improper storage of raw meat was noted, posing a risk of contamination.
• 🥛 Expired milk was found on the premises.
• 🧼 Four violations related to handwashing were documented.

Reinspection and Improved Grade

• 🔍 Following the initial report by Forbes, the club underwent a reinspection.
• ✅ In the second inspection, the club's grade improved to a B-grade with a score of 86 out of 100, and the number of violations dropped to six.
• 🗓️ New Jersey's sanitary code requires reinspections to be unannounced.

Club Ownership and Context

• ⛳ Trump National Golf Club Bedminster is one of 17 golf courses globally owned by the Trump Organization.
• 🗣️ As of the report, the Trump administration had not issued a response to the findings.
• 🧐 It is noted that President Trump is a self-described germaphobe.