Taste of Lebanon
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
70
Score
Taste of Lebanon has been inspected seven times since 2023. Taste of Lebanon was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Eustis restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food in white reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates under prep table. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse onto go lids and plates. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tea and bottled water in cases on the floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket in the kitchen Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
70
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice 97° - operator reheated to 165° **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Lentil soup - Operator discarded
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
61
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw steak stored over ready to eat rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - bowl of vegetables set in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - can drinks **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
58
Apr 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Lebanon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Lebanon on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Lebanon?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of Lebanon.
How does Taste of Lebanon compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Taste of Lebanon most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has Taste of Lebanon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taste of Lebanon have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taste of Lebanon 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 Taste of Lebanon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Lebanon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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