OAK HOUSE
645 HICKORY HILL, Lady Lake FL 32159 · (352)753-3000
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 41 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 50f. Less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm. Manager refilled and reprimed. Chl 100ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -End of cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Coffee filters.
May 13, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Apr 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Feb 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw shrimp over cooked chicken wings.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At end of cook line. -At bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Cooked chicken wings stored in cardboard chicken box.
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On prep cooler.
Feb 27, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On prep cooler.
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 50f. Less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer. -Can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -On cook line.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -By warewash.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On prep cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Lowboy cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator added ice.
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee handled raw beef and changed gloves without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator added ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 104f, Chicken 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by trash can in corner of kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
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. -Salmon.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over melon. -Raw bacon over milk. Manager corrected.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Small amount on right side of plastic shield.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Backpack over clean plastic containers.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw Philly meat over fully cooked sausage in double door freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over milk in walk in cooler.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by broom. -Blocked by cart.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Double door freezer gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken in walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cheese.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -On cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in freezer gasket torn.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on box of deli paper.
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.