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LEE & RICKS OYSTER BAR INC

5621 OLD WINTER GDN RD, Orlando FL 32811 · (407)293-3587

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 16 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5801621
Grade history
DEC 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flying insects in drinks storage area. 12 flies by beer tap station by drink storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2026016359Feb 23, 2026Apr 20, 2026$800
4--2025091524Dec 22, 2025Jan 22, 2026$400
4--2018043888Jun 28, 2018Sep 19, 2018$200

Inspection history

16 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. -steamer leaking
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dish washing area
Basic/36-22-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer
Basic/36-11-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -oyster cooler and ice room
Basic/36-02-5
The state's own report →
Jun 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. -steamer leaking water
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -walk in freezer
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -4 small flying insects at walk in beer cooler
High priority/35A-02-7
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -operator renewed license at time of inspection -unable to update details to reflect on inspection report
High priority/50-17-3
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -behind dish machine
Basic/36-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under soda fountain
Basic/36-22-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer
Basic/36-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer floor
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -men's restroom
Basic/36-64-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-20-5
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. -some employees
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -steamer leaking water
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -multiple areas in kitchen
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -walk in freezer
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Feb 25, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -damage to ceiling preventing from being smooth and easily cleanable
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer floor at dish machine
Basic/36-11-4/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer at dish machine
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 24, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -7 small flying insects above hand wash sink next to dish machine -1 small flying insects on wall behind white reach in cooler across from dish machine -8 small flying insects on ceiling above dish machine -4 small flying insects on ceiling above prep table next to dish machine -3 small flying insects on wall next to silver reach in cooler in kitchen -32 small flying insects on walls and ceiling around soda fountain in kitchen -1 small flying insects on wall at AC unit next to restrooms -1 small flying insects at trash can behind bar closest to jukebox in dining room -4 small flying insects in ice machine room -7 small flying insects at beer fountain
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · -9 live flying insects on ceiling and walls in kitchen -17 live flying insets on ceiling in dish washing area -12 live flying insects in tap room Admin Complaint
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -damage to ceiling preventing from being smooth and easily cleanable
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in dish washing areas
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer floor at dish machine
Basic/36-11-4/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer at dish machine
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 23, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -7 small flying insects above hand wash sink next to dish machine -1 small flying insects on wall behind white reach in cooler across from dish machine -8 small flying insects on ceiling above dish machine -4 small flying insects on ceiling above prep table next to dish machine -3 small flying insects on wall next to silver reach in cooler in kitchen -32 small flying insects on walls and ceiling around soda fountain in kitchen -1 small flying insects on wall at AC unit next to restrooms -1 small flying insects at trash can behind bar closest to jukebox in dining room -4 small flying insects in ice machine room -7 small flying insects at beer fountain
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -damage to ceiling preventing from being smooth and easily cleanable
Basic/36-37-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in dish washing areas
Basic/36-22-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer floor at dish machine
Basic/36-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer at dish machine
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 22, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of prep sink
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. -behind dish washing area -life side of fire suppression system
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer at dish machine
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -woman's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Dec 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 22, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -228 total -57 small flying insects in dish washing area -122 small flying insects in kitchen around beer cooler and soda fountain -Approximately 30 small flying insects at bar counter, farthest corner near restrooms -2 small flying insects at soda bag in a box rack -15 small flying insects in ice machine room -2 small flying insects at beer spouts
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -drinks on beer cooler in kitchen
Basic/40-06-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of prep sink
Basic/36-22-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. -behind dish washing area -life side of fire suppression system
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer at dish machine
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -woman's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishes next to microwave
Basic/24-05-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall next to sauce storage
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer next to dish machine -ice in walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of reach in units next to dish machine
Basic/22-16-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -in hallway leading to and inside oyster walk in cooler
Basic/36-02-5
Water draining onto floor surface. -water from steamer draining onto floor
Basic/29-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -steamer pipe leaking
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Can opener on prep table soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Operator made copies of tags and put on buckets.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Side of reach in freezer rusted.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By three compartment sink. Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable Some cracked tiles and issuing grout in back kitchen and front counter area.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in Wall behind dish washer and three compartment sink
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer and walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at the end of cook line soiled.Operator cleaned
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Reach in cooler gaskets throughout
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in freezer. Interior beer cooler soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dishwashing area soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No tag on individual buckets of of raw, in-shell oysters.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Oyster tags are missing from August 31 st and September 1 st.
Intermediate/01C-09-5/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen has cracked tiles and grout is missing
Basic/36-11-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall underneath the dishwasher
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in Freezer Shelves by prep area with can sauces
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flying insects in drinks storage area. 12 flies by beer tap station by drink storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of raw chicken over raw Clams in reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sheet pans at fry station are encrusted Nozzles on drink machine in kitchen area are soiled. Dish washing racks are soiled. Interior and exterior of buckets are soiled. Buckets are stacked on top of each other.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No tag on individual buckets of of raw, in-shell oysters.
Intermediate/01C-01-4
Oyster tags are missing from August 31 st and September 1 st.
Intermediate/01C-09-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with white liquid at three compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen has cracked tiles and grout is missing
Basic/36-11-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall underneath the dishwasher
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prepline in the kitchen
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler and freezers throughout the establishment.
Basic/23-03-4
Oyster stored under dripping water from the condensation in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-52-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back kitchen Ice machine by walk in cooler area
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in Freezer Shelves by prep area with can sauces
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Yellow container with sauce in beer cooler.
High priority/14-15-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./front counter above single serve cups.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and drinks over oyster prep area front counter.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Bucket of cocktail Sauce in yellow plastic container on floor in beer cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. At dishwasher and 3 compartment sink area.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. RIF across from dishwasher. WIF across from dishwasher -on fan in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Oyster large storage container - oyster storage shelf soiled -Floor in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler for sauces soiled/front line. -Reach in freezer across from dishwasher.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washing area.
Basic/36-27-5
Water draining onto floor surface. In walk in oyster cooler.
Basic/29-03-4
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In red bucket at front counter.
Basic/21-03-4
oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.In the front line reach in oyster cooler.
Basic/01C-06-5
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine to the left of the cooks line.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under sink in kitchen area.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. microwave on counter in kitchen area.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in freezer in. Ware washing area.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In back kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in freezer 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.