Oscar's Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
Oscar's Kitchen has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Lake Placid average 82, so Oscar's Kitchen trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The dishwasher was tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator called for service and set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cord hanging above work table soiled.. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions stored incorrectly. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes received Tuesday per operator stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
64
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork prepared on 10/18. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pork prepared on 10/18. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at triple sink. Operator will tie up to elevate above rim. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: chlorine type.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at waiting station. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken: flour. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor: bulk items such as flour, beans and rice.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at waiting station.
05-09-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of paper towel dispenser at waiting station soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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. Fish at 41 F, operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
30
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for chlorine.
16-36-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ribs in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at large stall in male restroom. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pinto bean in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator obtained hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken : bulk sugar.
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line.
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk -in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in home fries and bulk sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Feb 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Operator will make copies and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit: stand up unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed at bar. Operator will paint. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oscar's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oscar's Kitchen on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oscar's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oscar's Kitchen.
How does Oscar's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?
Oscar's Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Placid average of 82.
Has Oscar's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oscar's Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Oscar's Kitchen 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 Oscar's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oscar's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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