Gourmet Today
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Gourmet Today, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Leesburg restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over dish machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
74
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on shelf with to go wrapper and boats. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent at dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at Sandwich station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at Sandwich station. Reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Wall at three compartment sink.
36-27-5
67
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inter bacon cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on to go cups **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
82
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 70f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -Broken thermometer in Sven cooler.
05-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Front vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Paper towels on floor in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At back door by mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by soda area soiled.
36-27-5
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. -Open gallon of milk.
02C-03-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Burger sauce.
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Plastic cups on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hole in walk-in floor
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of shake machine **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Mop sink missing cap
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
90
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over front area.
36-34-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -Dish machine is not currently in use. Repair is scheduled. Three compartment sink is set up.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Keys and cigarettes with utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Double door cooler gaskets torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
70
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - Both doors leading to bathroom and exit out of bathroom.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of ice machine - drain under 3 compartment sink. - hood fliters over fryers - inside walls of fry bin.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready too eat foods in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls at freezer door. - wall behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
61
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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, still frozen. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink by bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of disposable gloves stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon, room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of fry bin **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - Walls on exterior of walk-in cooler and freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
74
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant wipes stored over disposable gloves. **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. Open gallon of milk.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn. New gaskets are being installed today. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
64
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard.
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. Breaded cooked chicken. Operator determined correct time. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates.
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spray bottle not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gourmet Today last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gourmet Today on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gourmet Today?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gourmet Today.
How does Gourmet Today compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Gourmet Today most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Gourmet Today's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gourmet Today have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gourmet Today 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 Gourmet Today inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gourmet Today is inspected around five times per year on average.
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