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LAKE CATHERINE FARMS LLC

5849 LAKE CATHERINE RD, Groveland FL 34736 · 352.536.4324

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD4550368
Grade history
MAY 24
MAY 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flat top grill
Intermediate/22-02-4
Hot water heater not working. Water is running, but not getting hot
Intermediate/27-18-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quaternary ammonia
Intermediate/16-37-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. -ceramic warming unit pot is cracked and chipped
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers/freezer -prep table shelves -exterior facing sides of triple sink -exterior of ice bin and soda bin
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water connection
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice bin, exterior equipment, floors and walls -gaskets on reach in coolers
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 13, 2025 · -gaskets on reach in coolers Time Extended
May 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -J.L. has ServSafe food handler certificate
Intermediate/53B-03-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pans under flat top grill
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice bin, exterior equipment, floors and walls -gaskets on reach in coolers
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in coolers and equipment -floors under equipment
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4

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.