SCHOONI'S ITALIAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
209 N MAIN AVE, Lake Placid FL 33852
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 16 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap in back area not covered. Operator removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket torn on white Stand up reach in freezer on line.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator was educated and washed hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched hair net with gloves on and did not wash hands. Employee was educated and washed hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands off after touching her hair net in triple sink. Employee was educated and washed hands correctly.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster
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/. Five people working in restaurant: recommended to operator over the phone to possibly have someone else certified. Operator stated she will consider.
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. Provide operator with five blank forms and employees began signing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Ceiling tile missing at storage area.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket torn on white Stand up reach in freezer on line.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator only had a digital copy of 9/2/25
Dec 4, 2025Inspection 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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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on pizza line.
Ceiling tile missing at storage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in kitchen.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: Raw shell eggs (47F - Ambient air temperature ). Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit : Raw shell eggs (47F - Ambient air temperature ). Operator voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
Attached shelve above reach in cooler soiled.
Ceiling tile missing at storage area. Operator has ceiling tile to install.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at pizza station. Operator removed bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair: gasket at reach in cooler by dishwasher.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made Monday not date marked. Operator date marked.
Ceiling tile missing at storage by walk in cooler.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking from bottle water. Operator educated employee.
Employee eating while preparing food at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on stand up reach in cooler by dishwasher.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Jan 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jan 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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: tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operation will set up triple sink, and call for service.
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 Employee Reporting agreement. Operator signed and will have all other employees sign.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Operator set up triple sink, was tested at 0 ppm chlorine.
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Operator set up triple sink, was tested at 0 ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over lasagna. Operator removed eggs and stored correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator obtained some test strips.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezer. Operator placed in freezer.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line.
Jan 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line.
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen fish over peas in reach in cooler. Operator removed peas.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings in storage area. Operator removed and sanitized.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap in back area not covered. Operator removed.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit on line. Operator removed and placed accordingly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, coke cup in bulk sugar. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in storage. Operator removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: hole above reach in freezers.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread in walk in cooler not six inches off of floor. Operator placed accordingly.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken., lid on bulk sugar cracked.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour not labeled. Operator labeled.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nelson Tejeda 1/23/18
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at dishwasher area and storage.
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 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.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator will call for service and has set up triple sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat in daily reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nelson Tejeda 1/23/18
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for triple sink 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 the Food Reporting Agreement.
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. Spinach frozen and not date marked. Operator date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles Top of reach in freezer soiled in dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at dishwasher area and storage.
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.