The Lake 85
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, The Lake 85 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Palm Harbor restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine is blocked by several blue buckets. Discussed the importance of of keeping hand wash sinks unblocked at all times.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor of beer cooler. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Discussed the reasons why tongs can not be stored on oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Sanitizer empty, operator replaced chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used no handle to scoop food.
14-01-5
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Walk in cooler rack.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
36-17-5
86
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to water faucet at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer container is empty. Operator replaced container. Re check reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine in bar area.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in container on bottom shelf of prep table is not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw fish) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( cooked chicken ) in cooler opposite fryers - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cook line stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stack of buckets in front hand wash sink near ice machine - manager relocated buckets - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty with no proof of food manager certification. -three certificates provided for other managers
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near ice machine - manager added soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Expired 7/2022 and 12/2021
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area - manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager posted the current license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line - employee relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at cook line hood system
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soiled with mold like substance on door frame area of walk in cooler door for beer - soiled side of grill - soiled hand wash sink at cook line near bar door
23-03-4
Basic - Food ( bags of onions ) stored on floor in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on storage shelf next to tongs in back kitchen- manager took tongs to dish washing area be cleaned - relocated jacket **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in the top area.
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Lake 85 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Lake 85 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Lake 85?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Lake 85.
How does The Lake 85 compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
The Lake 85 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has The Lake 85's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lake 85 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Lake 85 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 Lake 85 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Lake 85 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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