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459 PLAZA DR, Eustis FL 32726
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate8 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
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork in reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked brisket in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator rom day prior. Raw Shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours moved to a different cooler. Sprouts (49F - Cold Holding) Raw Shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding)
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container.
Ceiling tile missing. In back dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area. Floor by cook line Floor underneath equipment in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Rice, oil and sugar in back dry storage area. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both white chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets the kitchen. 2 white chest freezer gaskets in dry storage.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior the kitchen 2 white chest freezers interior in dry storage.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fry baskets
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - hallway - dish area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of fryers - exterior of all cooking equipment.
Stored food not covered. - liver in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - raw chicken wings thaw in standing water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic parm 81° longer than 4 hours greater than 41°. Operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - hand soap stored with Togo containers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - fry baskets
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - dishwasher floor - hallway
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - gallon soap stored with and over canned drinks in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -fry baskets
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - scrub brush stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
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. 1 new hire
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - dish and back hallway areas.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters - under fryers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls behind cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bottle of hand soap stored with food rack next to hand sink.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk sugar, salt in dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - back hallway and dish area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - hole in wall behind 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next 3 compartment sink
Soiled floors. - under fryers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls behind cooking equipment on cooks line. - wall under serving window.
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.