LAKE RIDGE VILLAGE
353 ARDICE AVE, Eustis FL 32726 · 352-589-2353
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found - 1 fly insect at mop sink
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. I can of sauerkraut.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary 0 ppm. Operator used chlorine instead. Rechecked 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dish area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups on dish rack. Operator inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryer soiled.
Food stored on floor. Ice Cream in walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior at cook line. Operator cleaned.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow green and white cutting boards in the kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in the kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by coffee station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooloer
Aug 27, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects in dry storage are.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored next to black pepper and clean dishes on shelf. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Fryer baskets soiled Operator cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen Vent by dishwasher soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow green and white cutting boards in the kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in the kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryer at cook line Floor behind ice machine soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by coffee station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan oven on cook line.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at breakfast area. Operator inverted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooloer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects in dry storage are.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored next to black pepper and clean dishes on shelf. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Fryer baskets soiled Operator cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen Vent by dishwasher soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow green and white cutting boards in the kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in the kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryer at cook line Floor behind ice machine soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by coffee station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan oven on cook line.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at breakfast area. Operator inverted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooloer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found - 1 fly insect at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at steam table. - can opener
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - blue, yellow, green stored on utensil rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer.
Light not functioning. - 2 lights in hoods
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - flying insects in dry storage area next to potatoes
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef stored over fully cooked turkey bacon
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - beans, garlic in oil dated 8/1and 8/3
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 75° out less than 4 hours per operator, operator placed back into cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean pots.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - interior of fryers and baskets - blue cutting boards
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
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. -Operator covered sprinkles
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Light not functioning. - hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket on chest freezer - floor under fryer
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - bottle of medicine stored on top shelf of clean utensils next to dish area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to serving trays under steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Hand sink next to coffee station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green, yellow, white, red cutting boards stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to mixer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - person cooking food
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener (COS)
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on service line.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator corrected sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
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.