Lake Harris Hideaway
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Lake Harris Hideaway has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 11 violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Tavares facility scores 66, putting Lake Harris Hideaway on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Raw chicken right next to cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
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. 2 new employees. Provided food employee reporting agreement form.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in drink storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the bar
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to prep cooler and steam table. Floor by cook line. Floor under three compartment sink. Floor behind reach in freezer at cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Exterior of equipments at cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. All reach in freezer gaskets in back kitchen area. All reach in freezer exterior in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Reach in freezer interior at the end of cook line. Reach in freezer across from cook line. All reach in freezers in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in in prep area.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of red kidney beans.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken next to cooked pork in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. Can opener **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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line Floor in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the corner of the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at cook line. Exterior ice machine Fan guard in walk in cooler. Reach in freezer gasket at cook line. Exterior reach in freezer in the dish area Reach in cooler gasket at cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at cook line Reach in Avantco freezer in ware washing area. Reach in cooler at cook line interior. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish and shrimp stored cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink at front bar blocked with cad board boxes **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo cups stored in dry storage area.
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - light in hoods
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of freezers in back area - gaskets on lowboy on cooks line. - exterior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
33
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in reach in cooler located in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked taco meat dated 12/1/23 see stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cooked taco meat
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 10 minutes put on grill to reheat to 165°f burger (78F - Hot Holding) burgers (187F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Lunch meat per operator more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inter all reach in located kitchen need detail clean. Soda gun nozzle in exterior bar soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Exterior bar sink blocked with ply wood and fan standing on top **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork more than 24 hours per operator
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Per operator dish machine is disrepair. Not in use upon arrival.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in exterior storage located near dish machine
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in exterior bar
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of product on floor of walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses located on soiled shelf exterior ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Light not functioning in hood located in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Exterior bar closed in with plastic shutters with one open door and customer is smoking.
54-01-5
23
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cookline.
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. Side dry storage area added without plan review. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler in rear kitchen. -Standing water in beer cooler in outside bar.
22-16-4
52
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Dry storage area enclosed has gap around top and bottom.exposing the outside. Storage area was not apart of the original floor plan. Food, single service items and chemicals are stored there. Floors are unsealed cement and ceiling is not smooth or cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Operator emailed was resubmitted to plan review **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake Harris Hideaway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lake Harris Hideaway on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lake Harris Hideaway?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lake Harris Hideaway.
How does Lake Harris Hideaway compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Lake Harris Hideaway most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Lake Harris Hideaway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lake Harris Hideaway have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lake Harris Hideaway 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 Harris Hideaway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lake Harris Hideaway is inspected around three times per year on average.
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