Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Leesburg average 76, so Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Top oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 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 onion rings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -By drink station. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Wait station cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Sauce bottle container on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -On plastic container in side prep area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over pizza prep cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Top oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
52
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken breast 92f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: No chicken breast hot holding at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn under grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
82
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw beef patties stored behind hot dogs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 63f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw calamari over hot dogs in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken breast 92f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -In ware wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -At warewash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Mop sink. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jackets on soda boxes. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn under grill. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
32
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of ice machine. -Exterior of ice bucket. -Top of pizza oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Pizza oven **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Cook handled raw beef, changed gloves without washing hands. Manager coached cook. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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 French fries in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Raw salmon in ROP, bag not cut open. 4 pieces. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Bartender preparing salad. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Rust on some pizza trays. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Top oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of ice machine. -Exterior of ice bucket. -Top of pizza oven. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Garlic butter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -On sheet pans under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cut potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At mop sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
29
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Small pans in side prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hoods over griddle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties over roast beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live in oven. -1 live in warewash. Manager killed. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Small pans in side prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
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. Partially frozen salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hoods over griddle. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Potatoes in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
33
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw calamari over chicken salad. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live at rear chest freezer. -1 live near warewash area. Manager killed. -1 live at rear exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: -2 live under cookline. -1 live at rear prep area. -Over 25 dead throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Salsa. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -By mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
47
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw calamari over chicken salad.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live at rear chest freezer. -1 live near warewash area. Manager killed. -1 live at rear exit door. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Salsa.
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -By mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Bacon at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
43
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn under flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Along bottom side of wall by mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Floor drain under soda machine. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern.
How does Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern 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 Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern is inspected around four times per year on average.
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