Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille, the earliest from 2022. Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That's lower than the typical Eustis restaurant, which scores around 82. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf next to clean pots. Sanitizer on shelf next to bread. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen. Vents at wait station.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen Fan guard in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with stickers still on.
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen Reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Soda nozzles **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket by prep area. Fryer basket
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom close to bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line Fan guards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in at cook line.
29-49-6
67
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw tuna stored over pasta **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - can opener - white cutting board **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -Licensed for 170 seats, Actual number 333 seats **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - 79° utensil stored in standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - outside patio
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - unisex restroom
32-04-4
41
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - burtter 71° - per operator butter at 11am Operator placed in walk-in freezer for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - electric slicer - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryers and baskets **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee items stored over crackers at front storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - double oven on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - silverware stored handle side down at the rolling station **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
50
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Mop sink moved to new location outside in garage area. - ice machine moved to back room. - door way entrance added to enter back room area. - back room added to garage area. - out side storage unit across parking lot.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters - dishwasher trays - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 live fly
35A-02-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
08B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -upstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Mop sink moved to new location outside in garage area. - ice machine moved to back room. - door way entrance added to enter back room area. - back room added to garage area. - out side storage unit across parking lot.**Warning** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - electric slicer -White cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Mens and women bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo containers stored on floor in outside shed.
24-26-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -line cooks
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - line cook **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters - dishwasher trays
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - Bar condiments at front bar. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
26
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Oct 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille.
How does Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille 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 Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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