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MARMADUKES LODGE

215 W MAIN ST, Leesburg FL 34748

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats132
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4509106
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun holster at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Cooked pork.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinet. -Exterior of fryer.
Basic/23-03-4
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Condiment cooler. -Standing water in cooler across from flat grill.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under prep table in kitchen.
Basic/14-20-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Deli paper on floor in dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. -Clogged waste line at bar.
Basic/29-17-4
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Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun holster. -Prep cooler cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over dry storage shelf at back of kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain under three compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -White refrigerator by alto sham. -Standing water in prep cooler.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -WD 40 next to coffee filters in cabinet at bar.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand sink at bar entrance.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vent over chest freezer in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Large white cutting board in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in wait station cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Potato slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -For bar dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain under three compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator at bar entrance.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cooked chicken wings.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Soap stored over disposable forks in Kobalt toolbox. -Sanitizer over ziplock bags.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -White spray bottle in pizza kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Backpack stored on box of salt.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Basic/25-27-4/Warning
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.