Five Star Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Five Star Seafood 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Leesburg restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Raw meat cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under grill. -Reach in cooler gaskets. -Exterior of crock pot. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Raw meat cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Spoons in 70f water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under grill. -Reach in cooler gaskets. -Exterior of crock pot. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -In kitchen. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bulk container of flour. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By hand sink on cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef and raw fish over tartar sauce in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken wings , held over 4 hours 64f.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken wings 64f. Out since 10 am per manager.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Burn gel on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Under fryers.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Spoons in 75f water.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Under griddle grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind three compartment sink.
36-27-5
37
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Clorox wipes on prep table. -Clorox bleach over napkins.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave. -Under bread toaster. -Exterior of rice cooker. -Exterior of sandwich press. -Under sandwich press. -Under grill. -Shelf above make line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Prep cooler cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Boxes of meat in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Seafood batter.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -On cook line.
36-27-5
45
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken wings 77f. Over 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken wings 77f. Per operator, sitting at room temperature since this morning. Over 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beans 118f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner over fryer basket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Pink spray bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -By soda station by drive through. **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. -Employee purse on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of chicken in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. -Panini press. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Under flat grills. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Exterior of microwave. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bulk container of flour. **Warning**
08B-12-5
23
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Exterior of rice cooker.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave handle.
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. -Tilapia.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Styrofoam cups stored under greasy pole.
25-05-4
50
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Floor drains. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Multiple items in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 29, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Observed employee handle raw fish and then plate cooked chicken wings in container.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Chicken breading container cracked.
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -French fries in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Dessert cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Front counter above cups.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
39
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -A drive through was added. -Soda station by drive through window was added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Star Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Star Seafood on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Star Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Five Star Seafood.
How does Five Star Seafood compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Five Star Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 75.
Has Five Star Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Five Star Seafood have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Five Star Seafood 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 Five Star Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Star Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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