The Bistro at Lake Port Square

900 Lake Port Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748
American
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at The Bistro at Lake Port Square stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Leesburg restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -At bar and cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At bar and cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 31, now has 47 seats.
51-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar and cook line. -Bathrooms.
31B-04-4
67
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw eggs and then handled tortillas.
12A-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Ice scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Stored on pack of tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
70
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Manager refilled sanitizer. Retested at Chl 100 ppm. A "Please be aware repeat High Priority Violations could result in Administrative Action on your next routine inspection" **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -Cookies and muffins. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Small container of cinnamon.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bistro at Lake Port Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bistro at Lake Port Square on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bistro at Lake Port Square?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bistro at Lake Port Square.

How does The Bistro at Lake Port Square compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

The Bistro at Lake Port Square most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 75.

Has The Bistro at Lake Port Square's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bistro at Lake Port Square have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Bistro at Lake Port Square means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Bistro at Lake Port Square inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bistro at Lake Port Square is inspected roughly once per year on average.