Takis Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
33
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Takis Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Takis Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment or utensils not designed or constructed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to other Leesburg restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Eggplant dated 03-21.
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. -Eggplant dated 03-21.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Cut lettuce and pizza. Manager determined correct time. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Soup 118f. Less than 4 hours. Manager turned on high. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -By clean plates. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gaskets torn across from grill.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Rear kitchen. -Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Light not functioning. -Over pizza oven.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving throughout. -Under 4 burner.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from grill.
22-16-4
33
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Pizza.
03F-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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
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. -Eggplant.
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Front line cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in cooler. -Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cases of meat in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cooler gaskets. -Exterior of pizza press.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ziti 47f. Less than 4 hours. Cook placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By trash can by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head. -Bread roller. -Slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -In dry storage.
14-45-4
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. -Salmon, partially frozen. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gaskets on cookline torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Throughout rear kitchen. -Under shelving in dry storage. -Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Directly on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of pizza oven. -Top of 4 burner stove. -Pull out drawer under prep table across from stove. -Shelving under prep tables.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under rinse sink by dishwasher.
29-11-4
43
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Cooked chicken dated 08-19.
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. -Cooked chicken dated 08-19. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Cut lettuce.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from flat grill.
14-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Double door silver refrigerator.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
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. -Salmon. **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
43
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket across from flat grill torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. -1 can of spaghetti sauce. Not on seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Shredded lettuce. Manager determined correct time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. -Salmon.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -In wait station cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from flat grill.
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave across from flat grill.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Salad dressing rack in dry storage.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -409 cleaner stored over juice at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked shrimp in cooler to right of fryer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Ham scoop in front glass door cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gaskets torn under microwaves. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from flat grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In warewash area.
36-27-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Takis Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Takis Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Takis Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment or utensils not designed or constructed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Takis Restaurant.
How does Takis Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Takis Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has Takis Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Takis Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Takis Restaurant 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 Takis Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Takis Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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