Chris' Place
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
74
Score
Chris' Place has been inspected eight times since 2022. Chris' Place was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Eustis restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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**
51-16-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors.
32-04-4
74
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 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 **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long and short white cutting board in the kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of to go lids and pasta. Operator removed.. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of ice mavhine
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior upright cooler at the end of cook line Reach in cooler gasket at prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area. Interior upright cooler at the end of cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at handwashing sink Wall by dish area
36-27-5
55
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice (46F - Cold Holding) -pasta (46F - Cold Holding) -Held longer than 4 hours greater than 41°
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun at front bar. - white cutting board on line. - electric slicer - interior of fryer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - all vents in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - person preparing food in kitchen
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - drain under dish machine. - hood filters - exterior oven and fryer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - multiple cleaning agents stored above dish area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line. - green cutting board - electric slicer - interior of fryer - bar soda nozzle **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice scoop stored in hand sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of green liquid stored above dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - dated 8/16/23
29-28-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink on prep table next to make line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryer - food drain in kitchen area. - bar soda saddle **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - mop stored next to hand sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
35
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf above food in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - bucket stored in hand sink at front bar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid at front bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers - white cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse stored with food items in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag n box soda in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next to cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushroom, squash, carrots stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler
08B-17-4
32
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef stored over raw pork **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink blocked with black tubs **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. - electric slicer in kitchen area - interior of fryers and fry baskets
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting board on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor fan next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner stored next to coffee packets in service area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located under hand sink next to cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next dish machine blocked with dish machine trays. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Fan on floor next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over pesto. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade. -White cutting board on shelf.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Dish soap and rags in handsink at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -Under rails.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -By wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of potatoes. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hoods. -Floor fan. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chris' Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chris' Place on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chris' Place?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chris' Place.
How does Chris' Place compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Chris' Place most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 81.
Has Chris' Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chris' Place have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chris' Place 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 Chris' Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chris' Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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