The Worthington Group

208 W Guava St, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Other

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at The Worthington Group stretching back to 2022. The Worthington Group was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lady Lake restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front hand sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -Manager went and got bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-38-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Front line reach in cooler. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor. **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Three compartment sink faucet. **Warning**

29-11-4

Feb 19, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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53B-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Worthington Group last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Worthington Group on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Worthington Group?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Worthington Group.

How does The Worthington Group compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?

The Worthington Group most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lady Lake average of 79.

Has The Worthington Group's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Worthington Group have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Worthington Group 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 Worthington Group inspected?

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

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