Fish Camp Lake Eustis
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Fish Camp Lake Eustis has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Tavares restaurant, which scores around 66. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in drink area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer exterior rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line soiled. Hood filters soiled. white chest freezer gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled. In white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen. Wall by hand washing sink in the kitchen. Wall at three compartment sink.
36-27-5
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator reheated to 165F Mashed Potatoes (122F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Incorrect solution was hooked up. Operator changed. Rechecked 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For clams and Oysters
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at the bar soiled. Diver soiked **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind ice machine
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler in both corners and under racks soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout back kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One in the corner of cook line.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on dish ranch in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer and walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Filters soiled. Ice machine exterior soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 white chest freezers in the kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line and back kitchen area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 3 buckets in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
35
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner hanging next to liquor at front bar. - sanitize bucket stored next to heat well on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. -Gallon milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board at salad station. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - can opener - soda nozzle at front bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 9 employees
11-26-1
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - floor throughout entire kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - walk-in cooler
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Mainstreet oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters - exterior of cooking equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Seafood in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout entire kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar - **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
35B-01-4
27
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 49° operator placed ice bag on top of pasta . New temperature 43° **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener(cos) -White cutting board on expo - electric slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Outside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood fliters -Exterior of flat top grill - Splash board on 6 burner stove
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Leaking drain line on prep sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - spoons in service area stored handle side up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - snow crab in white chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
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 **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - floor next to prep sink - under drink machine in service area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
30
Mar 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Potato dicer. -Mixer head.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cookline.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic lid cracked on raw beef container.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By grease recycler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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. -Hood filters. -Piping behind cookline equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in beer cooler at bar.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
45
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -By three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Bowls at server station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain on cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Sponge used as salt applicator at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In warewash.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under bulk containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in wait station cooler. -Walk in cooler shelving.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Under steam tables in wait station.
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fish Camp Lake Eustis last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fish Camp Lake Eustis on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fish Camp Lake Eustis?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fish Camp Lake Eustis.
How does Fish Camp Lake Eustis compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Fish Camp Lake Eustis most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Fish Camp Lake Eustis' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fish Camp Lake Eustis have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fish Camp Lake Eustis 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 Fish Camp Lake Eustis inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fish Camp Lake Eustis is inspected around three times per year on average.
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