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To explore restaurant inspection results, you can search based on your county or specific restaurant.
In Florida, it is not mandatory for restaurant owners to display their inspection results in public view. Hence, we compile this information weekly for your convenience.
For an exhaustive list of local restaurant inspections, including violations that do not warrant warnings or immediate administrative action, check our Lake County restaurant inspections resource.
Below is a summary of health inspections conducted in Lake County, Florida, during the week of March 17-23, 2025. Please keep in mind that more recent follow-up inspections might not be included in this report.
Disclaimer: According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, an inspection report serves as a ‘snapshot’ of the conditions at the moment of inspection. The number of violations an establishment has on any particular day may vary from its latest inspection results. Each inspection may not accurately depict the establishment’s overall long-term compliance.
For comprehensive restaurant inspection information, visit our Lake County restaurant inspection platform.
Restaurants with Perfect Health Inspection Scores
The following establishments achieved full compliance during their inspections from March 17-23, meaning no violations were noted.
** Restaurants that faced initial violations but successfully corrected them in subsequent inspections within the same week
Restaurants with High-Priority Violations
709 N. 14th St., Leesburg
Routine Inspection on March 20
Follow-Up Inspection Needed: Violations identified require further assessment, though they do not pose an immediate public risk.
Total Violations: 6, Including 1 High-Priority Violation
High Priority – Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet or associated fittings. **Warning**
3323 U.S. 441/27, Fruitland Park
Routine Inspection on March 19
Follow-Up Inspection Needed: Violations identified require further assessment, but are not an immediate public risk.
Total Violations: 13, Including 1 High-Priority Violation
High Priority – Dishwashing machine’s chlorine sanitizer levels are below acceptable minimum. Suspend use until serviced. -Bar reads 0 ppm. **Warning**
800 Lake Port Blvd., Leesburg
Routine Inspection on March 20
Follow-Up Inspection Needed: Violations identified require further assessment, though they do not pose an immediate public risk.
Total Violations: 13, Including 5 High-Priority Violations
High Priority – Presence of damaged or rusted cans. -#10 can of spaghetti sauce. **Warning**
High Priority – Insufficient protection at self-service salad bar/buffet against contamination. -Over fried chicken. -Salad bar. **Warning**
High Priority – Temperature regulation of safety-sensitive food not adhered to; cold items exceeding 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter at 47-50 °F, under 4 hours of exposure. -Spinach leaves at 58 °F, under 4 hours. -Butter at 63 °F, under 4 hours. Recommended rapid chilling. Butter checked again, met 41 °F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority – Hot-held food temperatures below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Soup at 127 °F, recommended to reheat. Soup later at 182 °F. -Meatloaf at 131 °F. -Gravy at 118 °F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority – Improper storage of toxic substances. -Sanitizer wipes stored above hot chocolate. -Soap placed near seasonings. **Warning**
2385 S. U.S. 27, Clermont
Routine Inspection on March 20
Follow-Up Inspection Needed: Violations identified require further assessment, though they do not pose an immediate public risk.
Total Violations: 5, Including 1 High-Priority Violation
High Priority – From the initial inspection: Dishmachine’s chlorine sanitizer levels were inadequate. Suspend dishmachine use until repairs are made and it sanitizes properly. -0 ppm at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – Follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: machine out of service, sign posted. Service order in progress. **Time Extended**
925 N. Bay St., Unit 7, Eustis
Routine Inspection on March 19
Follow-Up Inspection Needed: Violations identified require further assessment, although they do not pose an immediate public risk.
Total Violations: 8, Including 1 High-Priority Violation
High Priority – Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb or fittings/splitter. **Warning**
114 S. Fifth St., Leesburg
Routine Inspection on March 18
Follow-Up Inspection Needed: Violations identified require further assessment, but are not an immediate risk to the public.
Total Violations: 6, Including 1 High-Priority Violation
High Priority – Dishmachine’s chlorine sanitizer was below the necessary minimum standard. Suspend use until serviced for sanitization. -0 ppm. **Warning**
Regulatory Agency Responsible for Restaurant Inspections in Florida
In Florida, restaurant inspections and regulation are managed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, while the Department of Health is tasked with investigating and managing food-borne illness outbreaks linked to food establishments.
Reporting Unsanitary Restaurants in Florida
If you notice any violations of state health codes, you can report these to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, which will dispatch inspectors. You can call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report health violations online.
Access complete details at our restaurant inspection database.
Understanding Terminology in Florida Restaurant Inspections
Basic violations reflect deviations from best practice standards.
A warning implies that documented violations need correction by a specific date or within a set timeframe following the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a legal action initiated by the division. Failure to comply after a warning, persistent violations, or the presence of serious conditions justifying immediate action could lead to such a complaint. The division has noted, “Addressing the violations is crucial, but penalties may still follow for any violations corrected after the designated time period.”
An emergency order can result in the temporary closure of a restaurant by an inspector if there is an immediate risk to public safety. The director of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants determines that the establishment’s operations must cease in order to ensure community health and safety.
Following any emergency closure, a re-inspection will occur within 24 hours to assess compliance.
This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: Leesburg area restaurant/food truck inspections: March 17-23, 2025
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