LAKE EUSTIS WATERFRONT GRILLE
350 LAKESHORE DR, Eustis FL 32726 · 352-602-7446
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 live fly
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf next to clean pots. Sanitizer on shelf next to bread. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with container. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen. Vents at wait station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen Fan guard in walk in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with stickers still on.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen Reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Soda nozzles
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket by prep area. Fryer basket
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom close to bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line Fan guards soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in at cook line.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent over salad station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored over station next to clean bowls.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of oven
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - can opener - white cutting board
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -Licensed for 170 seats, Actual number 333 seats
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw tuna stored over pasta
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - can opener - white cutting board
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - unisex restroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -Licensed for 170 seats, Actual number 333 seats
Food stored on floor. - walk-in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - 79° utensil stored in standing water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - outside patio
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - walk-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - burtter 71° - per operator butter at 11am Operator placed in walk-in freezer for quick cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - electric slicer - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryers and baskets
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee items stored over crackers at front storage shelves.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - double oven on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - silverware stored handle side down at the rolling station
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/. -Mop sink moved to new location outside in garage area. - ice machine moved to back room. - door way entrance added to enter back room area. - back room added to garage area. - out side storage unit across parking lot.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters - dishwasher trays
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 live fly
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - electric slicer -White cutting boards on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -upstairs bar
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/. -Mop sink moved to new location outside in garage area. - ice machine moved to back room. - door way entrance added to enter back room area. - back room added to garage area. - out side storage unit across parking lot.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Mens and women bathrooms.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo containers stored on floor in outside shed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -line cooks
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - line cook
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters - dishwasher trays
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Stored food not covered. - Bar condiments at front bar.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. - tanks located in outside storage area.
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.