Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster is in hot water after health inspectors flagged 18 “gross” violations during a recent inspection, giving the club the worst score out of 115 food establishments in Somerset County.
On May 6, the Somerset County Department of Health gave the club a dismal 32 out of 100. That score is the lowest in the county, with most other places scoring 60 or higher. The golf course received a “conditionally satisfactory” grade—basically a C.
As reported by Forbes, the violations were serious. Inspectors found expired milk and improperly stored meat, though the issues were fixed during the inspection. Even worse, several sinks lacked soap and paper towels, a basic hygiene requirement. The club was given until May 20 to address all violations and will be inspected again.
Perhaps the most eye-catching violation? The dishwasher at the resort failed to reach the required temperature. The county demands a minimum of 180 degrees Fahrenheit to properly sanitize dishes, but the Trump golf course’s dishwasher only hit 170 degrees.
This is especially ironic given Trump’s past complaints about household appliances. In January, he griped about how low-water dishwashers waste more water. “Very, very little water to go into your dishwasher. Almost none. And you know what people do? They just keep pressing, pressing, pressing. Keep it going. They end up using more water,” he said during a press conference.
Now, it seems the dishwasher at his own golf course isn’t even up to the basic health standards required by the county.
