Lake Catherine Farms

5849 Lake Catherine Rd, Groveland, FL 34736
American
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lake Catherine Farms has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Groveland sits at 87, putting Lake Catherine Farms on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice bin, exterior equipment, floors and walls -gaskets on reach in coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: -gaskets on reach in coolers **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -J.L. has ServSafe food handler certificate **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior ice bin, exterior equipment, floors and walls -gaskets on reach in coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pans under flat top grill **Warning**
24-05-4
78
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in coolers and equipment -floors under equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lake Catherine Farms last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lake Catherine Farms on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lake Catherine Farms?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lake Catherine Farms.

How does Lake Catherine Farms compare to other restaurants in Groveland?

Lake Catherine Farms most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Groveland average of 87.

Has Lake Catherine Farms' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lake Catherine Farms have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lake Catherine Farms means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.