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RAMADA

2165 US HWY 27 S, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 5613012137

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3801094
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: License renewal was 12/1/25. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products that is currently in working condition. Operator obtained a working thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2026Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: License renewal was 12/1/25. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
High priority/50-17-3
Hole in or other damage to wall at triple sink where soap and sanitizer piping was completed.
Basic/36-24-5
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler being used to stack yogurt. Operator removed.
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 7, 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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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 employees signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining area. Maintenance replaced.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. New employee had not signed. Provided operator with form, and employee signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: tiles at waffle station soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee properly identified personal food in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in cabinet by triple sink. Operator removed and will wash and sanitize.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Wire whisk with broken handle. Operator removed from service.
Basic/14-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Tong in drawer with debris. Operator removed.
Basic/16-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator obtained.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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, and employee signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Device is empty in male bathroom. Operator placed paper towels at location.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in stall at male restroom. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing in back corner of kitchen. Manager will have maintenance fix.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination: coffee filters not protected. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning on buffet with no label. Operator placed label on container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.