Deer Island Golf & Lake Club

18000 Eagles Way, Tavares, FL 32778

American

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Deer Island Golf & Lake Club four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 11 violations.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Deer Island Golf & Lake Club's latest score of 50 falls below the Tavares average of 66. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary 500++ppm. Operate diluted. Rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with a red liquid on cart in dish area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind white chest freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by cook liner.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Upright white freezer gaskets. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior. Upright white freezer interior. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water and lemonade. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quat test strips

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed tomatoes and lettuce over ready to eat hotdogs in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pans stored in dish area not protected. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor under ice machine

23-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - serving utensils stored handle side down. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deer Island Golf & Lake Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deer Island Golf & Lake Club on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deer Island Golf & Lake Club?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Deer Island Golf & Lake Club.

How does Deer Island Golf & Lake Club compare to other restaurants in Tavares?

Deer Island Golf & Lake Club most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.

Has Deer Island Golf & Lake Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Deer Island Golf & Lake Club have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Deer Island Golf & Lake Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Deer Island Golf & Lake Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Deer Island Golf & Lake Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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