TAKIS RESTAURANT
1205 NORTH 14TH STREET, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-787-2344
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 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. -Eggplant dated 03-21.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Eggplant dated 03-21.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Eggplant dated 03-21.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Cut lettuce and pizza. Manager determined correct time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Soup 118f. Less than 4 hours. Manager turned on high.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -By clean plates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gaskets torn across from grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Rear kitchen. -Walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Light not functioning. -Over pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving throughout. -Under 4 burner.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from grill.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Pizza.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard.
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. -Eggplant.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. -Front line cooler gasket torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in cooler. -Walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. -Cases of meat in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cooler gaskets. -Exterior of pizza press.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ziti 47f. Less than 4 hours. Cook placed in refrigerator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head. -Bread roller. -Slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By trash can by ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -In dry storage.
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, partially frozen.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gaskets on cookline torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Throughout rear kitchen. -Under shelving in dry storage. -Walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Directly on top of ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of pizza oven. -Top of 4 burner stove. -Pull out drawer under prep table across from stove. -Shelving under prep tables.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under rinse sink by dishwasher.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. -Cooked chicken dated 08-19.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Cooked chicken dated 08-19. Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Cut lettuce.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.
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 cooler gasket torn across from flat grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Double door silver refrigerator.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 28, 2024□ 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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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket across from flat grill torn.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under prep sink.
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 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. Manager refilled sanitizer. Rechecked at 50 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice dated 03-13.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice dated 03-13.
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/ All expired.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Cheese scoop.
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.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket across from flat grill torn.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under prep sink.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. -1 can of spaghetti sauce. Not on seam.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Shredded lettuce. Manager determined correct time.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -In wait station cooler.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from flat grill.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave across from flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Salad dressing rack in dry storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.