19th Hole Restaurant

645 Hickory Hill, Lady Lake, FL 32159 3293
American
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, 19th Hole Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Lady Lake restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw shrimp over cooked chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At end of cook line. -At bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -At bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Cooked chicken wings stored in cardboard chicken box. **Warning**
25-32-4
52
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On prep cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Repair company is waiting on a part from company for dish machine. Dish machine not currently being used. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On prep cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Cut lettuce 47f **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee handled raw beef and changed gloves without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cheese.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 104f, Chicken 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by trash can in corner of kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - 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.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
30
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over milk in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw Philly meat over fully cooked sausage in double door freezer.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by broom. -Blocked by cart.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Double door freezer gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
45
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -On cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Provided form. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -At bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Under rear prep table.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn under flat grill.
14-10-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: All employees are new hire less than 60 days.
53B-01-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 19th Hole Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 19th Hole Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 19th Hole Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 19th Hole Restaurant.

How does 19th Hole Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?

19th Hole Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lady Lake average of 79.

Has 19th Hole Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 19th Hole Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 19th Hole Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 19th Hole Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 19th Hole Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.