Mountain Lake Club D R
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Mountain Lake Club D R, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Lake Wales facility scores 90, putting Mountain Lake Club D R on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over green beans and cut greens in walk in cooler. Manager moved raw fish **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker on sanitization hose and not cleaning hose Operator moved vacuum breaker to hose. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Several blue disposable wipes in contact with raw products in pull out drawers on cooks line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table on cooks line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fries on floor in walk in freezer . Operator picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager placed to remove and clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager called to get cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
58
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator date marked the Egg salad. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on Cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer by produce cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Shrimp stored on floor. In Walk-in freezer. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.ROP and sous vide **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: HACCP Plans have been received by Dbpr. Inspector will check plans on next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs on top of pumpkin pie filling in reachin cooler. Employee moved shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in bar. Chef labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.ROP and sous vide **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under counter by 3-compartment sink. Floor was cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Rubber spatula on cookline chef discarded spatula **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in bar. Employee chained. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
61
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two bottle of rinza next to container of salt. Employee moved chemicals to another area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Oso Bucco above bread in walk-in cooler. Employee moved meat to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer and veg dicer filled with food debris as well as food underneath slicer near walk-in cooler. Observed plates with food on it near cook line. Employee wash, rinse and sanitized all areas. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Light bulb not functioning in walk-in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Linen/napkin used to line food container for service to customer not changed before refilling for a new customer. Silverware container lined with unclean napkin. Employee removed unclean napkin. **Corrected On-Site**
21-36-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed glasses above liquor cabinet. Observed purse on prep table by the slicer. Employee removed purse. Employee removed glasses. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mountain Lake Club D R last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mountain Lake Club D R on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mountain Lake Club D R?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mountain Lake Club D R.
How does Mountain Lake Club D R compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
Mountain Lake Club D R most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.
Has Mountain Lake Club D R's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mountain Lake Club D R have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mountain Lake Club D R 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 Mountain Lake Club D R inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mountain Lake Club D R is inspected around three times per year on average.
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