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The Chop House

110 Plaza Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The Chop House has been inspected four times since 2023. The Chop House was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The Chop House's latest score of 78 falls below the Lake Placid average of 82. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator the Big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Printed a copy and had the owner signed by the end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door, the lower right side.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the fryer basket handle, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
70
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: lights soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cookline.
36-27-5
70
May 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chop House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Chop House on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Chop House?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Chop House.

How does The Chop House compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?

The Chop House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Placid average of 82.

Has The Chop House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Chop House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Chop House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Chop House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Chop House is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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