Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
39
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited six times.
By comparison, the average Lady Lake facility scores 79, putting Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef patties over butter milk. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork butt 51f, Beef 53f. Cooling from previous night.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken breast 47f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Pork 51f, Beef 53f. Cooling from previous night.
01B-02-5
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 - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn by fryers.
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Under grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer cooler near front register.
22-16-4
39
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored over seasonings by steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Pork and chicken in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Under dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of pork in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of smoker. -Interior fryer cabinets. -Under grill. -Gaskets on cooler across from smoker.
23-03-4
64
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn by fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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 - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Floor cleaner over dinner napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -By salad station cooler.
31B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go bags on floor under front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cases of pork in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn by fryer.
14-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee jacket stored on can goods in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
45
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef patties over cooked chicken.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef patties 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored directly on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in salad prep cooler. -Walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Collards in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Under drain board by dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -On cookline.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Salad dressing cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer on cookline.
14-69-4
52
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink by ice machine.
31B-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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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, still frozen. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of meat in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler.
22-16-4
61
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tablets over foil paper in office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Operator unkinked the line. Rechecked at Chl 50 ppm. A "Please be aware repeat High Priority Violations could result in Administrative Action on your next routine inspection" **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates lacking some information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over storage area by back door.
38-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Chopped greens in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters over grill. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
45
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish over grilled chicken by flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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.
22-41-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Some ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee purse stored on canned goods in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Salad dressing cooler gaskets torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of lemons in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Rear oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Chicken and pork in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill.
How does Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Lady Lake average of 79.
Has Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the 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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