Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 16 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Eustis facility scores 82, putting Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red, Yellow and blue cutting boards at cook line. Fryer baskets soiled. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with machine.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In diced tomatoes container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor at cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by coolers across from server station. Floor in dry storage. Floor under three compartment sink. Floor under machine at Han washing sink back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Trash cans in the kitchen. Hood filters at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned. Reach in coolers at the end of cook line. Reach in freezer at the end of cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Wall by dishwasher soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect by dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator they were taken from cooler and put next to grill less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 165F. Cooked Ribs (79F) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt above prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One cook at cook line wearing bracelet **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dish ranch. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line Floor by soda area Floor by ice machine Floor by dish drying rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce in dry storage. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets at cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers at cook line Reach in freezer at the end of cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line Wall at the end of cook line soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed water. Rechecked 200 ppm. 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
21-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
33
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect by dish area **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator they were taken from cooler and put next to grill less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 165F. Cooked Ribs (79F) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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 - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form. Operator filled out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt above prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One cook at cook line wearing bracelet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dish ranch. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line Floor by soda area Floor by ice machine Floor by dish drying rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce in dry storage. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets at cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers at cook line Reach in freezer at the end of cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line Wall at the end of cook line soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed water. Rechecked 200 ppm. 0 ppm. **Warning**
21-08-4
27
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - pulled pork 136° 3.5 hours
03E-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - lemon slicer - speed rack with potatoes - interior of fryers - interior of bread toaster **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to ice machine blocked with filtering machine.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -prep person bracelet
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.- exterior of cooking equipment - walk-in door gasket **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout entire kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
27
Sep 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink in servers area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - tomato slicer - interior of fryers and baskets - interior of bread toaster - white cutting board on dressing station - blue cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red, green, yellow cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under ice machine - under cooking equipment on cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - speed racks - walk-in door gasket - Hood filter
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
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 in kitchen areas.
36-27-5
43
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle of cleaner hanging in cross bar under dish machine next to Clean utensils **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of orange liquid stored under stored preparation table across salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - kitchen area ceiling
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored above prep sink next to clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee personal items stored at takeout table at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk-in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of salad and meat stations - Hood fliters - wall behind cooking equipment. - exterior of bread toaster - under cooking equipment in kitchen area. - dish trays **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - pork Rib thawing in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk flour stored across salad station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink next to ice machine used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener - interior of fryer and baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters - salad station -Meat station Exterior of fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -Container of forks stored handle side down
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - Raw Pork butt thawing on prep table.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour
02D-01-5
Basic - soiled floors. - under ice machine. -Walk-in cooler
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - dish area.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - mahi
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cattlemen BBQ store in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
39
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corn salad 52f, Coleslaw 51f. Over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 49f, Fish 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Coleslaw 51f, Corn salad 52. Over 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Pink spray bottle not separate from bread under steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink spray bottle under steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Feta and egg scoop at salad cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In warewash area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jackets over clean plastic containers by office. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Beer keg cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of brown sugar. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill.
How does Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill have averaged around 16 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill 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 Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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