LAKE MINNEOLA INN(OUTSIDE)
508 MAIN AVE, Minneola FL 34755 · 3942232
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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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. -1 on cook line -3 in storage room with freezers
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. -1 on cook line -3 in storage room with freezers
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw breaded chicken stored over raw ground beef in walk in cooler
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 500++, operator diluted, 100 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in freezers in freezer room -walk in cooler shelves have residue buildup
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door and door to bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -inside sliders on sliding cooler door in kitchen beside cook line and in bar -interior of fryer cabinets have residue buildup -inside reach in bread drawers on cook line -filters on hood suppression system -plastic curtains on walk in coolers
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -shelves holding clean containers over hand sink on cook line
Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. -Tony
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -drink cups in bar area
Equipment in poor repair. -plastic container lids in back dish area -rubber spatula in dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -plastic curtains on walk in drink cooler -exterior plastic container on storage rack in back room and over hand sink on cook line -interior of fryer cabinets -interior edges of chest coolers in bar area Operator cleaned cooler curtains, gaskets and chest coolers
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -25 ppm, advised operator to add a little more chlorine
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 operator paid by end of inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200 ppm. Operator changed water. Rechecked 50 ppm
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Burgers. Operator put asterisk.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled in dry storage.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at beer station. Manager covered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket in dry storage soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior in dry storage soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks on prep table. Operator inverted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dry storage soiled
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Feb 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -addition of ice machine on left side of bar behind where freezer is noted. -beside the triple sink, mop sink and hand sink have been combined into one. No single faucet for hand sink, spray nozzle shared by both sinks. -drink dispensers added to area that says no food prep.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Jan 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0 ppm. Operator adjusted, 50 ppm
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). Operator discarded.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over milk wash in reach in cooler on cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ROP tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ).
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -addition of ice machine on left side of bar behind where freezer is noted. -beside the triple sink, mop sink and hand sink have been combined into one. No single faucet for hand sink, spray nozzle shared by both sinks. -drink dispensers added to area that says no food prep.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment.
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. -tuna, 18 pieces in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on prep table in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone and keys on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler. -exterior reach in cooler doors in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment.
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0 ppm. Operator adjusted, 50 ppm
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). Operator discarded.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over milk wash in reach in cooler on cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ROP tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ).
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -addition of ice machine on left side of bar behind where freezer is noted. -beside the triple sink, mop sink and hand sink have been combined into one. No single faucet for hand sink, spray nozzle shared by both sinks. -drink dispensers added to area that says no food prep.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment.
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. -tuna, 18 pieces in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on prep table in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone and keys on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler. -exterior reach in cooler doors in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment.
Mar 28, 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
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle in rear storage room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Over forks.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -In side prep area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Plastic containers and paper towels on floor.
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.