GEORGIES LAKESIDE REST AND LOUNGE
5051 NW 191 PL, Reddick FL 32686 · 352 591 3287
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025089993 | Oct 21, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license. License expired 06/01/2026.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three bottles containing oven cleaner stored on shelf directly beside containers of cooking oil below handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed the chemicals from the shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on side of building, near back door of kitchen. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection at mop sink. The mop sink does not have a built-in backflow prevention device. Manager added a backflow prevention device to the connection during this inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened gallon of milk missing date mark inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. Manager stated it was opened on 8/5 and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted inside establishment or on menu for hamburgers and steaks offered undercooked at establishment. The owner stated the hamburgers and steaks are offered undercooked to customers. Inspector provided a consumer advisory and the manager printed and posted it during this inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Several missing floor tiles in kitchen at cookline. 2. Hole in wooden porch floor in outdoor seating area. Manager has the area blocked off from customers. 3. Hole in wall in kitchen across from beer walk-in cooler.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Two outdoor garbage cans near building without lids.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer door near cook line soiled with mold-like substance.
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. One customer smoking at indoor bar. Manager had the customer put out the cigarette during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall beside fryer soiled with grease.
Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink in kitchen area, 0 ppm.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of ibuprofen stored on shelf above kitchen prep table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored of keg of beer in walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area hand washing sink.
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 proof of employee food safety training available.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape stored on shelf above kitchen prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
Dec 22, 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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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 proof of any training for employees.
Oct 22, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No proof of any training for employees.
Oct 21, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched shirt and proceeded to put on gloves to handle hamburger without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced ham stored in walk-in cooler dated 10/11.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three rodent droppings on floor next to hand washing sink across from cook line grill. Observed four rodent droppings on floor in corner at end of cook line.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee put hair in bun and handled fries without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from prep area hand washing sink: provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese stored in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from prep area hand washing sink: provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese stored in cooler overnight.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification available.
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 proof of any training for employees.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor behind reach-in freezer next to back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in front of cook line grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for prep area reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler stained. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and limes stored above sliced ham in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded ham during inspection.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shell eggs stored over cooked Jamin the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the mini flat top in the prep area has an accumulation of dried food debris on the heating surfaces.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the hand wash sink by the flat top.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the probe thermometer offered was reading 36° in a proper ice bath.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license is not displayed.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed: duct tape used t9 seal the edge of the chest freezer frame, by the handle/latch.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: purse is stored on the prep counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster. One was printed/emailed.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector inside ice machine has accumulated mold like substance
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Metal spray can stored on prep table next to slicer.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's bathroom door left open, and door is not tight fitting and will not close completely into door frame.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license dated June 1, 2024
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on foam protector on the bottom of the red hood extinguisher on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on prep table next to slicer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on both reach in freezers
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bare wood under floor shelf located under cookline hand wash sink
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at NW 191 PL, Orange Lake — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in cooler in kitchen, also insulation is helping through hole on the inside of the top of the reach in freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at NW 191 PL, Orange Lake — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Advised person in charge.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed well water bacteriological report not available.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed both bathroom doors left open and do not have a self closing mechanism
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open soft drink can stored on clean prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall under electric panel in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer, and insulation showing on reach in freezer cover door in back room of kitchen
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves in walk-in-cooler made of wood and paint has worn off showing bare wood.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at NW 191 PL, Orange Lake — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed several carton of eggs on top shelf of walk-in-cooler stored over Ready-To-Eat items ( cheese, ham, turkey, bottled beer). Manager moved dry goods storage area to bottom shelf
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed gallon of milk in walk-in-cooler open late last week with no date mark. Inspector advised Manager of date marking. Manager dated milk container
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink at bar
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed men and women's restroom doors propped open. Manager un- propped both doors
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink. Manager discarded sponge
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on side of establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to reach in freezer and next to electrical panel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill soiled.
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed paint worn off of wooden shelves attached in walk-in-cooler, and are no longer smooth and cleanable. Observed riser built in kitchen of wood has not been painted and no smooth and cleanable.
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.