EAGLE LAKE FAMILY DINER
185 S US HIGHWAY 17, Eagle Lake FL 33839 · 863-294-4222
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over pork chops in walk-in cooler. Operator moved ground beef to the lower shelf under pork chops.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025034502 | Mar 19, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Server station nozzle that dispenses Diet Pepsi, operator cleaned and sanitized nozzle.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from the floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from the door on cook line.
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Three compartment sink set up 100 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service plate in hand washing sink, operator removed.
Mar 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Under handwashing sink across from the cook line. Operator discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over pork chops in walk-in cooler. Operator moved ground beef to the lower shelf under pork chops.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Office area turned into dish room and prep area.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some of Cooks on cook line
Jan 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Office turned into dish room and prep area Priority: Intermediate
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Office turned into dish room and prep area Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on bag of grits and personal items on top of the slicer in prep room by the kitchen. Employee removed items. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in hand washing sink located in prep room. Operator removed wiping cloth.* Priority: Basic
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from the door.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On Cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In reach cooler at the end of line next to the warmer on cook line and walk-in cooler shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license from 2023.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Operator removed tongs from door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By dish washer.
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.