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LAKESIDE WEST DINING ROOM

821 LAKE PORT BLVD, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-728-8525

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats125
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4501638
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shrimp 46f, Chicken Breast 45f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw shrimp stored behind cooked pasta.
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soup pot to right of ovens.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under ovens.
Basic/36-73-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored by to go cups.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Eggs on to go menu offered undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -By prep cooler on cook line.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In warewash.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 of artichoke hearts.
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw salmon stored behind cooked pasta.
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee talked on phone and continued working with food without changing gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Bathroom 83f
Intermediate/27-16-4
Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup box.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed blueberries over tuna salad.
Basic/08B-17-4
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shrimp 46f, Chicken Breast 45f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Oct 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-10-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Around walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. -Raw salmon over noodles.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shrimp 46f, Chicken Breast 45f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-10-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Around walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dicer blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -In dry storage.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn under grill.
Basic/14-10-4
Food stored on floor. -In walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -In kitchen.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -On cookline.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.