Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille has 17 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to 10 violations.
Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among The Villages restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands for 10 seconds during hand wash.
12A-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back 3 compartment sink area. Pipe from 3 compartment sink was cut to comply with air gap and is now leaking onto floor.
36-22-4
78
Apr 10, 2026
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - 4 pipes with no air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch underneath dishmachine area. **Warning**
29-44-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 50ppm without running water (hot or cold). Operator is utilizing boiling water and adding to the machine to utilize while running hose on the motor to prevent burnout. Discussed situation and proper procedure with operator. Operators placed out of order/do not use signs on dishmachine in kitchen and bar and has three compartment sink in kitchen set up with a quaternary solution at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then touched liner for cornbread basket without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 8 live flies. The operator killed them and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Observed multiple employees washed hands with cold water due to hot water heater being broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled napkins stored inside of used drink cup by customer, throwing in trash, and then touched a lime wedge without washing hands. Employee discarded lime wedge and inspector discussed proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib at mop sink outside. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the operator with the DBPR Form HR 5025-131. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Clams and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The cutting board is soiled with mold-like substance and the can opener is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty dishes stored in handwash sink to the left of the dishmachine at start of inspection. Operator moved to make handwash sink accessible. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot water for the entire establishment. No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Temperature of water at 76F. Hot water heater is broken and is scheduled to be repaired on Tuesday. **Warning**
27-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at left handwash sink in the bar area. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at left handwash sink in the bar area. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks in the kitchen area, bar area, and wait station area. Discussed solution with operator. Operator had employees move beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **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. The operator moved the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Water on the floor by the dishwasher area, three compartment sink, and hot water heater. Employees started to mop up standing water. Hot water heater is leaking. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The operator moved the knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the right handwash sink in the bar. Operator placed sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers have old labels on them. The operator moved the containers to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-46-4
8
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with water that was 74F
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Operator states temperatures were taken at 9am and items were below 41F when placed in cooler from walk in cooler. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); crab meat (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
45
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in dish machine area. Operator is actively killing flies during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
86
Jan 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 cups Rockefeller dip 2 cups spicy marinara 4 cups butter Repeat Violation 2 lbs cooked, chopped lobster 20 portions of raw salmon** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by exit door no temps taken today: Rockefeller dip 48F, in reach in for 2 days, see stop sale 2 cups spicy marinara 60F in since 10:00 am, see stop sale. Stone crab claws in since 11:00 am 46F, moved to walk in 2nd temp 41F. Pasta in since 11:00 am 48F in since 11:00am, moved to reach in second temp 40F. Sour cream 44F in since 11:00 am, moved to walk in, second temp 43F. Manager believed there were circulation issues due to bread unnecessarily being stored in reach in. Cook line: 78F butter on cook line moved to freezer since 12 pm, moved to walk in. Second temp 58F, see stop sale. Reach in on cook line under oven: Lobster 48F in since 11:00 am, manager attempted to ice down, second temp 49F, see stop sale. Salmon in since 11:00 am 48F, manager attempted to ice down second temp 50F, see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket improperly stored on top of reach in cooler by rear exit door on prep table next to cooking utensils, . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket over 500 ppm quaternary in kitchen. Remade to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwashing sink on cook line. . Manager moved and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath dry storage shelves on floor. Manager cleaned and sanitized area after disposing of roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table next to rear exit door. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line. Cook moved off line to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth with appeared to be a mold like substance on it holding up one leg of dish machine table. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
39
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager stated she is going to purchase a vacuum breaker soon **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager states handyman coming at 4:00 pm and she will have him put vacuum breaker on. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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/. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Ice machine moved to mop sink area. 3 compartment sink removed from bar area. Dish machine added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager will submit plans to reflect current floor plan including hand wash sinks at current locations. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated plans had been submitted 12/5/24. Approval pending on operator submitting answer to deficiency letter. Plans will be verified on next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager and inspector discussed making sure the plans accurately reflect current floor plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated plans had been submitted 12/5/24. Approval pending on operator submitting answer to deficiency letter. Plans will be verified on next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
70
Nov 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager stated she is going to purchase a vacuum breaker soon **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager states handyman coming at 4:00 pm and she will have him put vacuum breaker on. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager and inspector discussed making sure the plans accurately reflect current floor plans. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
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/. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Ice machine moved to mop sink area. 3 compartment sink removed from bar area. Dish machine added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager will submit plans to reflect current floor plan including hand wash sinks at current locations. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
70
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on hood system 2 live flies on soy sauce bottle 2 live flies on soiled dishes in dish machine area 1 live fly in trash can in dish machine area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: 1 live fly in back dish area by trash can 1 live fly by front dishwasher 1 live fly landed on cutting board, employee moved to dish area. 1 live fly on cook line landed on clean customer plate. Cook moved to dirty dish area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager stated she is going to purchase a vacuum breaker soon **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside the back door, returned to the kitchen and handled clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Employee had gloves on and touched soiled cutting board then a pie box, plated pie slice no glove change or hand wash. Cook came in from dining area wiped gloved hands on pants and began making food. No handwash or glove change. Cook moved plate fly landed on, moved to dirty dish area, no gloves, no hand wash. **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
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/. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Ice machine moved to mop sink area. 3 compartment sink removed from bar area. Dish machine added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Tongs now stored on edge of cart in kitchen where food contact surfaces of tongs can be easily contaminated., as they are hanging off the edges.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens and microwave in cook line area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
47
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside the back door, returned to the kitchen and handled clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for approximately 5 seconds. Discussed with manager who had employees wash hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on hood system 2 live flies on soy sauce bottle 2 live flies on soiled dishes in dish machine area 1 live fly in trash can in dish machine area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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/. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Ice machine moved to mop sink area. 3 compartment sink removed from bar area. Dish machine added. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed sign to operator who printed and posted in dining room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens and microwave in cook line area **Warning**
22-08-4
37
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server and bar tender dropped off soiled dishes, picked up clean plates and made drink at the bar without hand wash. Discussed with operator.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced beef (44F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); calamari (44F - Cold Holding); fish filets (44F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler. Ambient temperature 45F. Operator states they took temperatures at 9am and all food was below 41F. Operator opened freezer door to rapidly cool food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Drink pitchers under paper towel dispenser in drink station. Operator removed pitchers to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-28-4
70
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
21-38-4
82
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. 0ppm in kitchen. Operator changed out jug, still 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in cook line area under service window, operator states temperatures were taken at 11am and all food items were in temperature. Operator moved items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. calamari (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); haddock filets (47F - Cold Holding); jalapeño cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler temperatures taken at approximately 9:30am, operator states delivery driver had door propped open. Operator opened freezer door to allow cold air to flow into walk in cooler. haddock filets (45F - Cold Holding); scallops (45F - Cold Holding); jambalaya (44F - Cold Holding); raw burgers ( - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
52
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam tags not kept. Oyster tags not marked with the last date served Tags removed from oysters in walk in cooler
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing information
53B-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverages on top of cooler in cook line area
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved to shelf
21-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in kitchen area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
43
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. 0ppm in kitchen area 0ppm in bar area
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed advisory for operator who posted in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erwin E. Has Illinois Servsafe certificate
53B-03-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Clean pitchers in server station under paper towel dispenser.
24-28-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at server station
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In prep area Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In cook line area
21-12-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille.
How does Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the The Villages average of 80.
Has Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille 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 Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille is inspected around five times per year on average.
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