Mr Zs by the Lake
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
90
Score
Public records show five inspections at Mr Zs by the Lake stretching back to 2024. Mr Zs by the Lake was last inspected on Sep 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Chepachet restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt/gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. PIC has talked to owner of building and owner will re-locate dumpster
5-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles throughout the kitchen are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Sep 15, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prep unit was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in unit was observed between 43-48 DF. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Any food above 45 DF was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. All other food in unit was moved to properly functioning refrigeration. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less. Establishment is to send proof of repair to inspector.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, chicken was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Chicken was moved to sheet pans to finish cooling at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed.
3-501.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine #1 have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt/gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area was observed with an accumulation of debris. Refuse area must be maintained.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles throughout the kitchen are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
64
Sep 5, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prep unit #2 was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in unit was observed between 45-50 DF. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food in unit was evaluated and either moved to properly functioning refrigeration or voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, pasta was placed hot into plastic bags and put into the refrigerator. Pasta was placed on sheet pans to finish cooling at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.15
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Information was lacking on shell stock tags. Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was emptied and turned off at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP lobster was observed thawing with ROP packaging still intact. Lobster was observed at 37 DF and completely taken out of package at the time of inspection. Proper thawing methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt/gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: An accumulation of debris was observed by the refuse area. Refuse areas must be maintained.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles throughout the kitchen are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
45
Dec 12, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken, beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (roast, Shepard's pie) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shellstock located in walk-in cooler and prep unit did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty.
3-203.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shepards pie, chicken fingers and mashed potatoes were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. At time of inspection, stuffies were cooling on the counter in COVERED containers. PIC removed cover at time of inspection.
3-501.15
64
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wings and deli meats were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hoods have an accumulation of grease, dust and debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the ware-washing area is in poor repair, observed to be falling off. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall next to ice machine is in poor repair, observed whole. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fans in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of dust and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice was observed in direct contact with cold plates and soda lines.
3-307.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fans in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, and other debris.
4-602.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fryer and oven have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Zs by the Lake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Zs by the Lake on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Zs by the Lake?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mr Zs by the Lake.
How does Mr Zs by the Lake compare to other restaurants in Chepachet?
Mr Zs by the Lake most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Chepachet average of 91.
Has Mr Zs by the Lake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Zs by the Lake have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Zs by the Lake means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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