MOUNTAIN LAKE CLUB D R
2300 N SCENIC HWY, Lake Wales FL 33853 · 863-676-5900
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs on top of pumpkin pie filling in reachin cooler. Employee moved shelled eggs.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over green beans and cut greens in walk in cooler. Manager moved raw fish
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker on sanitization hose and not cleaning hose Operator moved vacuum breaker to hose.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager called to get cleaned
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Several blue disposable wipes in contact with raw products in pull out drawers on cooks line. Employee removed
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table on cooks line. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Box of fries on floor in walk in freezer. Operator picked up
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager placed to remove and clean and sanitize
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator date marked the Egg salad.
Tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on Cook line, operator removed.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Operator had employee wash rinse and sanitize can opener.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep area in bakery room. Operator removed cell phone.
knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. By the three compartment sink Operator removed knife
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler by the cook line raw shrimp over bread. Operator moved bread to a higher shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer by produce cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Shrimp stored on floor. In Walk-in freezer. Operator removed from the floor.
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.ROP and sous vide
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs on top of pumpkin pie filling in reachin cooler. Employee moved shelled eggs.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.ROP and sous vide
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in bar. Chef labeled bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in bar. Employee chained.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under counter by 3-compartment sink. Floor was cleaned
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Rubber spatula on cookline chef discarded spatula
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.