Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar 17 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up 12 times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. -some employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -steamer leaking water **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -multiple areas in kitchen **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -walk in freezer **Warning**
36-02-5
67
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -damage to ceiling preventing from being smooth and easily cleanable - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer floor at dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer at dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -7 small flying insects above hand wash sink next to dish machine -1 small flying insects on wall behind white reach in cooler across from dish machine -8 small flying insects on ceiling above dish machine -4 small flying insects on ceiling above prep table next to dish machine -3 small flying insects on wall next to silver reach in cooler in kitchen -32 small flying insects on walls and ceiling around soda fountain in kitchen -1 small flying insects on wall at AC unit next to restrooms -1 small flying insects at trash can behind bar closest to jukebox in dining room -4 small flying insects in ice machine room -7 small flying insects at beer fountain **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: -9 live flying insects on ceiling and walls in kitchen -17 live flying insets on ceiling in dish washing area -12 live flying insects in tap room **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -damage to ceiling preventing from being smooth and easily cleanable - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in dish washing areas - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer floor at dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer at dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
70
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -7 small flying insects above hand wash sink next to dish machine -1 small flying insects on wall behind white reach in cooler across from dish machine -8 small flying insects on ceiling above dish machine -4 small flying insects on ceiling above prep table next to dish machine -3 small flying insects on wall next to silver reach in cooler in kitchen -32 small flying insects on walls and ceiling around soda fountain in kitchen -1 small flying insects on wall at AC unit next to restrooms -1 small flying insects at trash can behind bar closest to jukebox in dining room -4 small flying insects in ice machine room -7 small flying insects at beer fountain **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -damage to ceiling preventing from being smooth and easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in dish washing areas
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer floor at dish machine
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer at dish machine
14-69-4
70
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -228 total -57 small flying insects in dish washing area -122 small flying insects in kitchen around beer cooler and soda fountain -Approximately 30 small flying insects at bar counter, farthest corner near restrooms -2 small flying insects at soda bag in a box rack -15 small flying insects in ice machine room -2 small flying insects at beer spouts **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -drinks on beer cooler in kitchen
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of prep sink
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -behind dish washing area -life side of fire suppression system
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer at dish machine
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -woman's restroom
31B-04-4
64
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishes next to microwave
24-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall next to sauce storage
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer next to dish machine -ice in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of reach in units next to dish machine
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -in hallway leading to and inside oyster walk in cooler
36-02-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -water from steamer draining onto floor
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -steamer pipe leaking
29-11-4
70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Can opener on prep table soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Operator made copies of tags and put on buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at the end of cook line soiled.Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Side of reach in freezer rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By three compartment sink. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable Some cracked tiles and issuing grout in back kitchen and front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in Wall behind dish washer and three compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer and walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Reach in cooler gaskets throughout **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in freezer. Interior beer cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dishwashing area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Sep 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags are missing from August 31 st and September 1 st. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
01C-09-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No tag on individual buckets of of raw, in-shell oysters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
01C-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen has cracked tiles and grout is missing - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall underneath the dishwasher **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in Freezer Shelves by prep area with can sauces - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flying insects in drinks storage area. 12 flies by beer tap station by drink storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of raw chicken over raw Clams in reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sheet pans at fry station are encrusted Nozzles on drink machine in kitchen area are soiled. Dish washing racks are soiled. Interior and exterior of buckets are soiled. Buckets are stacked on top of each other.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on individual buckets of of raw, in-shell oysters.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags are missing from August 31 st and September 1 st.
01C-09-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with white liquid at three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall underneath the dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prepline in the kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler and freezers throughout the establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Oyster stored under dripping water from the condensation in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back kitchen Ice machine by walk in cooler area
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in Freezer Shelves by prep area with can sauces
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in kitchen has cracked tiles and grout is missing
36-11-4
30
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Yellow container with sauce in beer cooler.
14-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./front counter above single serve cups.
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 bags and drinks over oyster prep area front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cocktail Sauce in yellow plastic container on floor in beer cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At dishwasher and 3 compartment sink area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. RIF across from dishwasher. WIF across from dishwasher -on fan in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Oyster large storage container - oyster storage shelf soiled -Floor in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler for sauces soiled/front line. -Reach in freezer across from dishwasher.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. In walk in oyster cooler.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In red bucket at front counter .
21-03-4
Basic - oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.In the front line reach in oyster cooler.
01C-06-5
50
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine to the left of the cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under sink in kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. microwave on counter in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in freezer in. Ware washing area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In back kitchen area.
36-27-5
78
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.By handwash sink at back line area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clams tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin at server's station.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine and inside steamer at cooks line.
16-23-4
Basic - Floors and walls not maintained smooth and durable throughout the establishment.
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Caulking is soiled throughout the establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Side of back door.
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezers interior have accumulation of soil residues throughout the establishment.
22-16-4
55
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Raw, in-shell oysters from different original containers mixed together and placed in different buckets ready to be served.
01C-07-4
90
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes with oil on floor next to dry storage shelf in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by the door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink at tall reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind tall reach in freezer next to walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
74
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./next to electric burner on soup holding table/ **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./on shelf over soda boxes.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn inside steamers.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two oil cartons in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by the door **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior bottom part have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./dish area.
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar.
How does Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lee & Ricks Oyster Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.
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