BISTRO AT LAKE PORT SQUARE
900 LAKE PORT BLVD, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352.728.8525
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
JAN 24
FEB 26
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 31, now has 47 seats.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023054129 | Jul 6, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling tile missing. -Over rear prep.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -Licensed for 31, 44 seats inside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Warewash, manager squeegeed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under grill.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Coffee filters on top of coffee machine.
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef fritters over frozen pastries.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over hot dogs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Chicken dated 04/20.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Liquid egg 66f, Waffle batter 61f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to put on time or cold hold.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. -Butter setting out on tables, placed back in refrigerator for reuse. Coached management to place on time or cold hold.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -Licensed for 31, 44 seats inside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -On fryer handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go trays on floor.
Stored food not covered. -Tomato soup.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink on cook line.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At bar and cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At bar and cook line.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 31, now has 47 seats.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar and cook line. -Bathrooms.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw eggs and then handled tortillas.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Ice scoop.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Stored on pack of tortillas.
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.