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MAGNOLIA OYSTER BAR

201 W. MAGNOLIA ST., Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-343-0078

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508229
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 63f, less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Auto fry chutes.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
Basic/01C-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior fan. -Shelving under prep table. -Exterior of flat grill.
Basic/23-03-4
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Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Under bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Floor drain under bar.
Basic/36-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some shelves under front bar. -Exterior of flat grill. -Exterior of auto fryer.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served.
Basic/01C-11-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -Wood around oyster bar.
Basic/14-47-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw shell eggs over lettuce.
High priority/08A-04-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 63f, less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelving.
Basic/22-16-4
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over beer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Plate in handsink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/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
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. -Grouper.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under microwave.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4

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.