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JUNGLE ZONE INC

1960 WOODLEA RD, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-742-9663

Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4508698
Grade history
MAY 24
JUN 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jun 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute soiled. Operator cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer in dry storage area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on top of microwave in the kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White chest freezer in dry storage area.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Jun 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior frying unit.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. - 1 new hire
Intermediate/11-26-1
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of frying unit.
Basic/23-03-4

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.