FIVE STAR SEAFOOD
7609 US 441, Leesburg FL 34788
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken gizzards over bread.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Sandwich press.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked gyro meat.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No dates on filters by drive through.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Raw meat cooler gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in across from flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior microwave. -Shelving under microwave. -Exterior of crock pot holding black beans. -Shelving above make line. -Under grill. -Cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler across from 4 burner.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Shelving under microwave.
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Raw meat cooler gasket torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under grill. -Reach in cooler gaskets. -Exterior of crock pot.
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Raw meat cooler gasket torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Spoons in 70f water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under grill. -Reach in cooler gaskets. -Exterior of crock pot.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -In kitchen.
Stored food not covered. -Bulk container of flour.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By hand sink on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef and raw fish over tartar sauce in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken wings, held over 4 hours 64f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken wings 64f. Out since 10 am per manager.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Burn gel on prep table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Under fryers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Spoons in 75f water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Under griddle grill.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor in dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind three compartment sink.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Clorox wipes on prep table. -Clorox bleach over napkins.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave. -Under bread toaster. -Exterior of rice cooker. -Exterior of sandwich press. -Under sandwich press. -Under grill. -Shelf above make line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Prep cooler cutting board.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. -Boxes of meat in walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. -Seafood batter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -On cook line.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken wings 77f. Over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken wings 77f. Per operator, sitting at room temperature since this morning. Over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beans 118f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner over fryer basket.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Pink spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. -By soda station by drive through.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee purse on prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. -Case of chicken in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. -Panini press.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Under flat grills. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Exterior of microwave.
Stored food not covered. -Bulk container of flour.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Exterior of rice cooker.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave handle.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Tilapia.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gaskets.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Styrofoam cups stored under greasy pole.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Floor drains.
Food stored on floor. -Multiple items in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw beef patties over lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Potatoes 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by rice cooker.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Floor drains.
Food stored on floor. -Multiple items in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Apr 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 79f, Potatoes 99f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee scooped raw shrimp and changed gloves without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties over sliced onions.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 79f, Potatoes 99f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen entrance. Hot water turns off and on intermittently.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Bulk containers, lids cracked.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive through.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers.
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Observed employee handle raw fish and then plate cooked chicken wings in container.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting board.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Chicken breading container cracked.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. -French fries in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Dessert cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Front counter above cups.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
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.