Chathams

4487 Arlington Ridge Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748
American
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Chathams appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Leesburg restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
02D-01-5
74
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
25-27-4
86
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
82
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chathams last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chathams on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chathams?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chathams.

How does Chathams compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

Chathams most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Leesburg average of 76.

Has Chathams' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chathams have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chathams means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chathams inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chathams is inspected around two times per year on average.