PURPLE IRIS TEA ROOM
340 E INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863-699-0314
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid ant and roach on top of clean pans. Operator removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment: Raid ant and roach on top of clean pans. Operator removed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid ant and roach on top of clean pans. Operator removed.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
No soap provided at handwash sink at triple sink or in small bathroom. Operator placed at location.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils: above drying rack at triple sink. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Graham cracker crumbs removed from original container. Operator labeled.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Powder bleach stored with clean plates. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Lard removed from original container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Oct 8, 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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Air conditioning above seats with water condensation on it where it can drip onto clean surfaces.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Operator placed at location.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood spatula spoon in establishment. Operator removed from service.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of Mushroom soup. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher did not know how to test triple sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
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. One employee did not have signed. Employee signed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored on floor under shelf. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef left out to thaw. Operator removed and placed in running water to thaw.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef in reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad prepared on site dated 9/20. Operator removed from service.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken salad prepared on site dated 9/20. Operator removed from service.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk. Operator stored correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: for quaternary.
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 form and employee signed.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit in large stand up freezer. Operator placed in correct location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at reach in cooler. Operator removed spoon, cleaned and sanitized.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat cream in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at drying racks. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing by dishwasher used to fill pitcher. Operator removed pitcher.
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. Operator signed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table. Operator removed.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at drying rack. Operator will invert.
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach quiche at 120 degrees. Operator placed on rapid reheat. Reheated to 165 F.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at location.
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. Shepherds pie. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Biscuits made on Monday not date marked. Operator date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice. Operator removed item.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed from service.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line.
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.