Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge

Nw 191 Pl, Orange Lake, FL 32681
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited six times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of ibuprofen stored on shelf above kitchen prep table.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored of keg of beer in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink in kitchen area, 0 ppm.
22-42-4
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. No proof of employee food safety training available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape stored on shelf above kitchen prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
23-03-4
45
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched shirt and proceeded to put on gloves to handle hamburger without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced ham stored in walk-in cooler dated 10/11.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three rodent droppings on floor next to hand washing sink across from cook line grill. Observed four rodent droppings on floor in corner at end of cook line. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee put hair in bun and handled fries without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from prep area hand washing sink: provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese stored in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from prep area hand washing sink: provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese stored in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification available. **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. No proof of any training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in front of cook line grill.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor behind reach-in freezer next to back door.
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for prep area reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler stained. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and limes stored above sliced ham in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded ham during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
22
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shell eggs stored over cooked Jamin the walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the mini flat top in the prep area has an accumulation of dried food debris on the heating surfaces.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the hand wash sink by the flat top.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the probe thermometer offered was reading 36° in a proper ice bath.
05-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license is not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed: duct tape used t9 seal the edge of the chest freezer frame, by the handle/latch.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: purse is stored on the prep counter.
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster. One was printed/emailed.
51-13-4
52
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Metal spray can stored on prep table next to slicer.
41-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector inside ice machine has accumulated mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's bathroom door left open, and door is not tight fitting and will not close completely into door frame.
32-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license dated June 1, 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on foam protector on the bottom of the red hood extinguisher on cook line.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored on prep table next to slicer
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on both reach in freezers **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bare wood under floor shelf located under cookline hand wash sink
14-47-4
61
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in cooler in kitchen, also insulation is helping through hole on the inside of the top of the reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
42-01-4
90
Jun 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Advised person in charge.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed well water bacteriological report not available.
27-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed both bathroom doors left open and do not have a self closing mechanism **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open soft drink can stored on clean prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall under electric panel in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer, and insulation showing on reach in freezer cover door in back room of kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves in walk-in-cooler made of wood and paint has worn off showing bare wood. **Repeat Violation**
36-52-4
58
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed several carton of eggs on top shelf of walk-in-cooler stored over Ready-To-Eat items ( cheese, ham, turkey, bottled beer). Manager moved dry goods storage area to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed gallon of milk in walk-in-cooler open late last week with no date mark. Inspector advised Manager of date marking. Manager dated milk container **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink at bar
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed men and women's restroom doors propped open. Manager un- propped both doors **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink. Manager discarded sponge **Corrected On-Site**
21-23-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface on side of establishment.
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to reach in freezer and next to electrical panel.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed paint worn off of wooden shelves attached in walk-in-cooler, and are no longer smooth and cleanable. Observed riser built in kitchen of wood has not been painted and no smooth and cleanable.
36-52-4
50
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed hot soapy water in the 1st wash sink, 0 ppm for chlorine, 0 ppm for quaternary amonia in the third sink.
22-42-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed a roll of club meat in the walk-in cooler, dated for 1-18-23.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand creams and baby power stored over the counter with the panini.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no poster.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the sides of the ice maker bin are stained. ALSO, foreign substance on the edge of the ice deflector and internal frame. Ask the soda gun had an accumulation of on the diffuser. This was cleaned by staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed no verification forms.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil stored on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed lack of a sign for the kitchen hand wash sink. ALSO, no sign at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed in the cook kitchen, an accumulation of debris in the corner by the fire extinguishers.
36-10-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women,s restroom door is propped open. ALSO, men's restroom door was left open. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the men,s restroom door is not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lack of a closed container for the women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food not marked in the walk-in cooler. ALSO, dog treats stored on a counter in the where silverware is located.
08B-49-4
33
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Spider webs under bar and in corners of kitchen. Also, dead spider on wall in corner of kitchen. Also, two dead roaches on floor under bar. Manager swept up roaches and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar soiled. Also, fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
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. Cut lettuce from two days ago in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room door does not have self closure.
32-04-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in ceiling in kitchen near fryers. Vent cover missing on ceiling in mens room. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank behind bar not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes on top of case of paper towels in kitchen area. Employee purse stored on top of bag in a box soda boxes at bar. Employee cup on prep table in kitchen. Purse and cup were moved during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice on walls of chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Pliers on top of bag in a box soda shelf. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladies room door propped open with trash container. Ladies room has sign on door instructing customers to leave door open after use.
32-02-4
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge.

Has Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge 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 Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Georgies Lakeside Rest and Lounge is inspected around four times per year on average.