Lakeside Lanes
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
41
Score
Lakeside Lanes appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Lakeside Lanes was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Tavares facility scores 66, putting Lakeside Lanes on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf next to honey and vanilla flavoring. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket Can opener soiled. **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 tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above microwaves. Ceiling tiles at front counter soiled.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the establishment
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by prep table in the kitchen next to dish rack soiled. Floor by cook line. Floor behind ice machine Floor under soda storage shelf Floor by dry storage shelf
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white upright freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan oven interior at cook line Microwave at the end of cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White upright cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by steam tanle
36-27-5
41
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - brown cutting board on cooks line.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 - Food stored on floor. - several food items in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - Front bar ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Vulcan oven **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 1 light in hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
58
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -white cutting board on line **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. - 1 new hire
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - tomatoes stored over tortilla chips. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose bib at left front door
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked chicken Alfredo 90°. Per operator pan was set on oven 30 minutes prior. Operator placed pan in freezer for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on shelf next to food items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. - can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk in freeze
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
45
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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 - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
41
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm machine out of chlorine, operator replaced with new. 50-100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on service counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on at sandwich station.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
52
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lakeside Lanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lakeside Lanes on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lakeside Lanes?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lakeside Lanes.
How does Lakeside Lanes compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Lakeside Lanes most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Lakeside Lanes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lakeside Lanes have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lakeside Lanes 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 Lakeside Lanes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lakeside Lanes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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