The Purple Iris Tea Room
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
Score
The Purple Iris Tea Room has been inspected 11 times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Lake Placid restaurant, which scores around 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
May 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of Mushroom soup. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher did not know how to test triple sink.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. One employee did not have signed. Employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored on floor under shelf. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef left out to thaw. Operator removed and placed in running water to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken salad prepared on site dated 9/20. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef in reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad prepared on site dated 9/20. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
64
Feb 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: for quaternary.
16-37-1
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 form and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit in large stand up freezer. Operator placed in correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
05-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at reach in cooler. Operator removed spoon, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
58
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat cream in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at drying racks. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing by dishwasher used to fill pitcher. Operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Operator signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at drying rack. Operator will invert. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
55
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach quiche at 120 degrees. Operator placed on rapid reheat. Reheated to 165 F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink . Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Shepherds pie. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Biscuits made on Monday not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-04-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All eligible employees are scheduled to take CFM course and test on 7/30. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-07-6
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, and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Prepared shepherds pie in reach in freezer not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and rice not labeled. Operator placed labels on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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 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 and the formed was signed . **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at line. Operator will seal. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Purple Iris Tea Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Purple Iris Tea Room on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Purple Iris Tea Room?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Purple Iris Tea Room.
How does The Purple Iris Tea Room compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?
The Purple Iris Tea Room most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Placid average of 82.
Has The Purple Iris Tea Room's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Purple Iris Tea Room have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Purple Iris Tea Room 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 The Purple Iris Tea Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Purple Iris Tea Room is inspected around four times per year on average.
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