OSCAR'S KITCHEN
1979 PLACID LAKES BLVD, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863.381.4423
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork prepared on 10/18. Operator removed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized: Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade solution and rewatched items, tested at 100 ppm chlorine.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: 20 Butter Patties (73F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: 20 Butter Patties (73F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed, and stored correctly.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored at waiting station. Operator removed.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: washed hands in triple sink. Operator educated employee who washed hands correctly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink at top of prep table. Operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in kitchen. Operator removed.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Two employees without form. Operator had them sign.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Two containers of juice at waitress station on floor. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust : gasket on reach in at expo window.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The dishwasher was tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator called for service and set up triple sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing used as dump sink.
Cord hanging above work table soiled..
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions stored incorrectly. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes received Tuesday per operator stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of ketchup in waiting station cooler, opened. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator touched quesadillas with bare hands. Operator removed the item and reheated to 180 F
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bill Lehner
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. Operator had employees sign.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with plan.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in home fries on line. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at dry storage, and behind front counter.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork prepared on 10/18. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pork prepared on 10/18. Operator removed
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at triple sink. Operator will tie up to elevate above rim.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: chlorine type.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at waiting station. Operator placed paper towels at location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured.
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. Fish at 41 F, operator removed from packaging.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken: flour.
Food stored on floor: bulk items such as flour, beans and rice.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at waiting station.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of paper towel dispenser at waiting station soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of cutting board. Operator removed.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for chlorine.
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. Ribs in reach in cooler not date marked.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at large stall in male restroom. Operator placed paper towels at location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pinto bean in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in home fries and bulk sugar. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator obtained hair restraint.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken : bulk sugar.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line.
Standing water in bottom of walk -in-cooler.
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