Lake Minneola Inn(Outside)
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Lake Minneola Inn(Outside) has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Minneola restaurant, which scores around 65. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -1 on cook line -3 in storage room with freezers
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw breaded chicken stored over raw ground beef in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 500++, operator diluted, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in freezers in freezer room -walk in cooler shelves have residue buildup
22-02-4
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. -back door and door to bar
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -inside sliders on sliding cooler door in kitchen beside cook line and in bar -interior of fryer cabinets have residue buildup -inside reach in bread drawers on cook line -filters on hood suppression system -plastic curtains on walk in coolers
23-03-4
45
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -shelves holding clean containers over hand sink on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. -Tony
53A-01-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -drink cups in bar area
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -plastic container lids in back dish area -rubber spatula in dish area
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -plastic curtains on walk in drink cooler -exterior plastic container on storage rack in back room and over hand sink on cook line -interior of fryer cabinets -interior edges of chest coolers in bar area Operator cleaned cooler curtains, gaskets and chest coolers**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -25 ppm, advised operator to add a little more chlorine
21-07-4
67
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 operator paid by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200 ppm. Operator changed water. Rechecked 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Burgers. Operator put asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket in dry storage soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled in dry storage.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at beer station. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior in dry storage soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks on prep table. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dry storage soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Mar 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -addition of ice machine on left side of bar behind where freezer is noted. -beside the triple sink, mop sink and hand sink have been combined into one. No single faucet for hand sink, spray nozzle shared by both sinks. -drink dispensers added to area that says no food prep. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Plans have been received, some last revisions are being done. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Plans were submitted, changes needed to be made. Plans are being resubmitted this week for approval. The mop sink/hand sink now has separate faucet, a hand sink has been added to bar area. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). Operator discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). Operator discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over milk wash in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ROP tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0 ppm. Operator adjusted, 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
22-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -addition of ice machine on left side of bar behind where freezer is noted. -beside the triple sink, mop sink and hand sink have been combined into one. No single faucet for hand sink, spray nozzle shared by both sinks. -drink dispensers added to area that says no food prep. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Plans have been received, some last revisions are being done. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. -tuna, 18 pieces in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on prep table in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone and keys on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler. -exterior reach in cooler doors in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
23
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ROP tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0 ppm. Operator adjusted, 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). Operator discarded. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over milk wash in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked mushrooms and onions (49F - cooling, prepared yesterday ). **Warning**
03D-15-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -addition of ice machine on left side of bar behind where freezer is noted. -beside the triple sink, mop sink and hand sink have been combined into one. No single faucet for hand sink, spray nozzle shared by both sinks. -drink dispensers added to area that says no food prep. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
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. -tuna, 18 pieces in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on prep table in kitchen **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone and keys on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler. -exterior reach in cooler doors in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in bar. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-27-5
23
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 94f. Less than 2 hours. Advised to reheat or cool for cold holding.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored over ice bags.
41-10-4
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In glass door cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake Minneola Inn(Outside) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lake Minneola Inn(Outside) on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lake Minneola Inn(Outside)?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lake Minneola Inn(Outside).
How does Lake Minneola Inn(Outside) compare to other restaurants in Minneola?
Lake Minneola Inn(Outside) most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Minneola average of 65.
Has Lake Minneola Inn(Outside)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lake Minneola Inn(Outside) have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lake Minneola Inn(Outside) 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 Minneola Inn(Outside) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lake Minneola Inn(Outside) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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