Luigis Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Luigis Italian Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 11 violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Eustis average 81, so Luigis Italian Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags use to store bread. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator paid before end of the Inspection . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and glasses on dish drying rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink when entering the kitchen.
29-11-4
47
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of multi surface cleaner next to bucket of peppers on dry storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. Can opener Long white cutting boards at front counter soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall by dish washer.
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Three bulbs at cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White upright freezer gasket and refrigerator at cook line. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White upright freezer and refrigerator at cook line. White upright freezer in the kitchen interior spiked.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 1 wet mop in dry storage on the floor operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by dishwasher soiled.
36-73-4
43
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute at soda station. -can opener -mixer head -white cutting board on pizza station -Electric slicer **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. - 3 new hires
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
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 - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - both unisex restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink stored next to electric slicer **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - both pizza maker
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - pizza sauce in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. -3 lights in hood system **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in gaskets - exterior of mixer - hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - stuff shells, egg plant, manicotti rolls, Philly steak Set out on prep table. Operator placed in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - pizza boxes in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
35
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of oven cleaner stored next to clean serving bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - coffee pot stored in hand sink next to drink station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at soda machine - mixer head - can opener -Interior of fryers and baskets. - white cutting board on salad and pizza stations - electric slicer **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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks in dry storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Frigidaire cold holding unit in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. - 3 light not working inside hood system. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); Lasagna (54F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in back cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 Spray bottle of simple green stroked with food under electric slicer.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham in walk-in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. can opener White cutting board on salad station, and pizza station. Electric slicer stored next pizza oven
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan in front of hand sink in service area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's bathroom doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vent over dish machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Frigidaire in Back kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind a under 3White cold holding units next to dish machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 light fixtures out over cooking equipment in back kitchen area.
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Frigidaire Cold holding unit on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Bags of mushroom bisque soup thaw at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
29
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above mixer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener White cutting board at salad station
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to mixer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-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. 5 new hires
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women bath rooms
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located next to bag n box rack in dry storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ceiling in back cooks area
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
43
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal over marinara sauce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager determined correct time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By dough mixer.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over warewash.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Rear prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator nearest to dish machine.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On rear prep table.
21-44-1
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luigis Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luigis Italian Restaurant on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luigis Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Luigis Italian Restaurant.
How does Luigis Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Luigis Italian Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 81.
Has Luigis Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Luigis Italian Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Luigis Italian Restaurant 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 Luigis Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luigis Italian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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