ANDERSEN'S LODGE
10 BOSTON ST, Welaka FL 32193 · 512-925-6597
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure for cleanup of biohazard event.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry baskets heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made slaw made previous day missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the window AC is soiled with dust. The AC is above clean dish storage.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers on clean dish storage rack.
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen on window next too cook line torn.
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans on shelve.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna in walk in cooler over 7 days past preparation.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food in hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink. Operator refilled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid at bar not labeled. Operator labeled soap.
Food stored on floor. Cases of fries on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen has food splash.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in beer cooler behind bar. Operator vacuum out.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee Johnathan no informed of responsibility.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in and walk in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and interior soiled in kitchen.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Johnathan in kitchen no proof of training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee Johnathan no informed of responsibility.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in and walk in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and interior soiled in kitchen.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line reach in cooler, raw chicken over ready to eat taco meat. In the reach in freezer, raw frozen shrimp over ready to eat frozen fries. Operator switched storage levels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler, cooked chicken from 10/26. Operator removed to be discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with food debris on the blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind the bar used as a dump sink as evident by ice in the sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection two employees currently working with no proof of food handler training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer lid not fitting securely with ice build up. Ice build up on walk in freezer door.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, multiple products stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents with dust build up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen marinara in the prep sink not under cold running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in top portion of mop bucket.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on seafood batter mix. Person in charge time stamped.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles at bar. Person in charge labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors are not self closing.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse above to go boxes. Person in charge removed purse.
Food stored on floor. Boxed soda on floor. Person in charge picked up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At bar; single service containers not upside down. Person in charge inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and burgers thawing at room temperature in sink. Burgers moved to reach in cooler and water turned on fish.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf with alcohol in bar, person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs opened this weekend per person in charge not properly date marked, person in charge marked appropriately.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure for cleanup of biohazard event.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink by soda station. Person in charge removed.
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Self closers missing men and women's restroom next to laundry room.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in office unchained.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.