Lavender N Lace

430 N Lakeshore Way, Lake Alfred, FL 338502040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Lavender N Lace stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “bathroom located inside establishment not self-closing doors” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 89, putting Lavender N Lace squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Employee drained unit and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

16-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in upright glass door unit.

29-49-6

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored over garlic in 2-door glass unit in kitchen, employee moved raw chicken to comply. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing dates.

53B-10-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dirt, and dust. Observed on shelves in downstairs storage area.

23-03-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-02-4

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Apr 2, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink in kitchen, employee removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), operator reran unit to comply.

22-41-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in unisex bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Feb 1, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment no self-closing doors.observed at both restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Bathroom located inside establishment no self-closing doors.observed at both restrooms **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in double glass door reach in cooler, employee date marked to comply.

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter next to cookline, employee removed standing water and utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lavender N Lace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lavender N Lace on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lavender N Lace?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lavender N Lace.

How does Lavender N Lace compare to other restaurants in Lake Alfred?

Lavender N Lace most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Alfred average of 89.

Has Lavender N Lace's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lavender N Lace have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Lavender N Lace inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lavender N Lace is inspected around three times per year on average.

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