The Sipping Garden and Bistro

605 W Magnolia St, Leesburg, FL 34748
French
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The Sipping Garden and Bistro has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Restaurants in Leesburg average 76, so The Sipping Garden and Bistro is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn.
14-10-4
95
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Dishes in hand sink in kitchen.
31A-09-4
82
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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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. -Employee purse by plastic lids.
40-06-5
95
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in standing water.
06-01-5
95
Nov 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sipping Garden and Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sipping Garden and Bistro on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Sipping Garden and Bistro compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

The Sipping Garden and Bistro most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 76.

Has The Sipping Garden and Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Sipping Garden and Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Sipping Garden and Bistro 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 Sipping Garden and Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Sipping Garden and Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.