Lexi's of Welaka

676 3 Ave, Welaka, FL 32193
American
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Lexi's of Welaka appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Lexi's of Welaka is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front cook line reach in cooler, raw shell egg stored over ready to eat English muffins. Operator relocated the raw shell egg. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored on wire shelf over salt and pepper shakers. Operator relocated the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In glass display case reach in cooler, macaroni salad 8am (49F - Cooling); pasta salad 8am (48F - Cooling); Turkey 10 minutes (49F - Cooling); pork 10 minutes (52F - Cooling) at conclusion of inspection no change in temperature. Motor of reach in cooler frozen over. Operator relocated all items to functioning reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink at front kitchen area not enough water pressure to wash hands when three compartment sink running water.
27-19-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil lining middle shelf of cook line prep station.
14-20-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden knife block in use on center prep table, unable to clean slots for knives.
14-55-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution for cook line at 0ppm chlorine.
21-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on motor of sliding door glass door reach in cooler. Operator removed time/temperature control food for safety and began to thaw reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
50
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance draining from pipe while running water on to kitchen floor. Operator fastened drain pipe more securely and leak stopped. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks on counter with coffee equipment and utensils. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In glass door reach in cooler, employee lunch box over food for customers. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal bags on shelves over food products and single service items. Operator relocated personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Under prep counter of kitchen cook line, canned goods and syrup bottles stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves in kitchen area with food debris on top of bottom plate.
22-08-4
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs on cook line listed on time as public health control missing product time marking. Employee added sticker from 8am. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on the side of the flip top reach in cooler at the front cook line. Employee relocated the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front cook line with debris build up.
22-08-4
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Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee bottle of Tylenol stored on top of spices on shelf. Employee relocated the Tylenol. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the standup reach in freezer, raw ground beef in ziplock over ziplock bag of scones. Operator rearranged storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pot on the stove, gravy (114F - Hot Holding) per employee. Inspector had employee relocate the pot of gravy to a hot burner and reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs and butter stored on time as public health control in two cooking locations in the kitchen missing product time marking on container or board. Employee added time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on center prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Marinara and frozen chicken thawing on prep table. Operator relocated to refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lexi's of Welaka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lexi's of Welaka on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lexi's of Welaka?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lexi's of Welaka.

Has Lexi's of Welaka's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lexi's of Welaka have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lexi's of Welaka 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 Lexi's of Welaka inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lexi's of Welaka is inspected around three times per year on average.