Main Dining Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Main Dining Kitchen 13 times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Leesburg sits at 76, putting Main Dining Kitchen on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 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. -0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Whipping cream 46f. Manager placed in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 tomato paste. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Squeegee stored in ware wash hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -Red snapper advertised, serving regular snapper. Verified on seafood list. Manager re printed menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
52-01-4
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Sanitizer bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Food brushes. -Ice cream scoops. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Under prep table, by clean pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Under 2 compartment prep sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer by alto sham. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Coffee filters. **Warning**
25-06-4
32
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 47-50f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in refrigerator. -Spinach leaves 58f. Less than 4 hours. -Butter 63f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Rechecked butter 41f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Butter 79f. Director placed on ice. -Butter in kitchen 42f **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 of spaghetti sauce. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -Over fried chicken. -Salad bar. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 47-50f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in refrigerator. -Spinach leaves 58f. Less than 4 hours. -Butter 63f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Rechecked butter 41f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Soup 127f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Soup 182f. -Meatloaf 131f. -Gravy 118f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer wipes over hot chocolate. -Soap next to seasonings. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Men and women's restroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Salad bowls. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under prep sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of bread crumbs. **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer wipes over coffee and tea. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 can of oranges. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Above grills. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Lowboy cooler gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Cups on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
25-05-4
50
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 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. 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. -Open gallon of milk.
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook.
13-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Stack oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Under flat grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink In warewash.
29-11-4
58
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Sliced peaches. -Diced beets. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Mop sink room. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
50
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over cut veggies. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 60f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter by ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Bottom oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour scoop in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Dented can of pumpkin filling.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cascade stored over gloves in mop sink room.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling pitcher at handsink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -On plastic shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Rear prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor in storage room across from ladies bathroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken in standing water.
06-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Main Dining Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Main Dining Kitchen on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Main Dining Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Main Dining Kitchen.
How does Main Dining Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Main Dining Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Main Dining Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Main Dining Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Main Dining Kitchen 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 Main Dining Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Main Dining Kitchen is inspected around five times per year on average.
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