The Lakehouse

238 Watercolor Blvd W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
American
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at The Lakehouse, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The Lakehouse's latest score of 100 sits above the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
95
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef short ribs and grouper thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool water for proper thawing method during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
95
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on food slicer.
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand wash sink located at rear exit.
31B-04-4
90
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lakehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lakehouse on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does The Lakehouse compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

The Lakehouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has The Lakehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Lakehouse have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lakehouse 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 Lakehouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lakehouse is inspected around two times per year on average.