Lakeside Event Center

5902 Se Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641

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Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Lakeside Event Center stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Lakeside Event Center's latest score is in line with the Gainesville average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray hand sanitizer by cranberry juice on table in kitchen. Operator moved chemical near Three compartment sink.

41-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelving in storage room near kitchen.

14-47-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups container on floor in storage room.

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket by back door.

42-01-4

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 droppings in single service storage/hot water room. 5-10 droppings in front storage room. **Warning**

35A-04-4

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

27-02-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In the side storage room.

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket and interior reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Oct 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed the pre rinse hangs below flood rim.

29-45-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the outside hose connection lacks a vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed lack of a probe thermometer.

05-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lakeside Event Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lakeside Event Center on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Lakeside Event Center compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Lakeside Event Center most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Lakeside Event Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lakeside Event Center have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lakeside Event Center 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 Lakeside Event Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lakeside Event Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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