Lakeside West Dining Room

821 Lake Port Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748
American
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Lakeside West Dining Room 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Leesburg restaurants, the typical score is 75; Lakeside West Dining Room is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Eggs on to go menu offered undercooked. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bucket. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -By prep cooler on cook line. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In warewash. **Warning**
36-27-5
78
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 of artichoke hearts.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw salmon stored behind cooked pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee talked on phone and continued working with food without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Bathroom 83f
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed blueberries over tuna salad.
08B-17-4
47
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. -Raw salmon over noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shrimp 46f, Chicken Breast 45f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Around walk in freezer door. **Warning**
14-69-4
50
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -On cookline.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
64
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked ribs in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Open gallon of milk.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table.
40-06-5
61
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Dish soap stored on clean plastic containers in bakery area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 50f, Whipping cream 51f Cheese 49f, Cut tomato 50f, Chicken breast 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Buckets of ice cream in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Not separate from sheet pans.
21-44-1
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lakeside West Dining Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lakeside West Dining Room on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lakeside West Dining Room?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lakeside West Dining Room.

How does Lakeside West Dining Room compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

Lakeside West Dining Room most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 75.

Has Lakeside West Dining Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lakeside West Dining Room have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lakeside West Dining Room 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 West Dining Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lakeside West Dining Room is inspected around four times per year on average.