Lake Placid, Highlands County

SCHOONI'S ITALIAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT

209 N MAIN AVE, Lake Placid, FL 33852

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Dec 4, 2025
City
Lake Placid
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 24227744

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: License renewal was 12/1/25. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.

22-02-4

Detail 24227745

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on pizza line.

36-36-4

Detail 24227741

Basic - Ceiling tile missing at storage. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 24227742

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 24227743

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 24001037

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: Raw shell eggs (47F - Ambient air temperature ). Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24001035

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit : Raw shell eggs (47F - Ambient air temperature ). Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24001036

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 24001041

Basic - Attached shelve above reach in cooler soiled.

36-36-4

Detail 24001040

Basic - Ceiling tile missing at storage area. Operator has ceiling tile to install. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 24001038

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at pizza station. Operator removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24001039

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket at reach in cooler by dishwasher. Repeat Violation

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23756589

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.

02C-02-5

Detail 23756592

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made Monday not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23756593

Basic - Ceiling tile missing at storage by walk in cooler.

12B-12-5

Detail 23756591

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking from bottle water. Operator educated employee. Corrective Action Taken

12B-01-4

Detail 23756590

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food at cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 23756587

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on stand up reach in cooler by dishwasher.

14-69-4

Detail 23756588

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.

Jan 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 23503513

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 2025-01-27: Time Extended

Jan 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 23477970

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operation will set up triple sink, and call for service. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 23477972

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23477969

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with the Food Employee Reporting agreement. Operator signed and will have all other employees sign. Corrective Action Taken Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23477967

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23477968

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-49-4

Detail 23030052

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink, was tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Dishwasher sanitizer is not present. Operator has showed inspector where Ecolab is scheduled to come by . Operator will not use machine to sanitize and will use triple sink. Triple sink set up and chlorine was at 150 ppm. Operator has placed sign on machine. Operator also has ordered sanitizer. Time Extended

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-49-4

Detail 23005898

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink, was tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23005899

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over lasagna. Operator removed eggs and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23005896

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator obtained some test strips. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23005897

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezer. Operator placed in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 22737061

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22737063

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 22737062
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 22551442

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22551443

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 22551444
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22537968

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen fish over peas in reach in cooler. Operator removed peas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22537967

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings in storage area. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-23-4

Detail 22537969

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap in back area not covered. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 22537970

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22537958

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

05-11-4

Detail 22537959

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit on line. Operator removed and placed accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22537964

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, coke cup in bulk sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-45-4

Detail 22537963

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in storage . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22537966

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22537962

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: hole above reach in freezers. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22537961

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread in walk in cooler not six inches off of floor. Operator placed accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-38-4

Detail 22537957

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken., lid on bulk sugar cracked. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22537965

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

45-02-4

Detail 22537960

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line.

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22149853

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nelson Tejeda 1/23/18 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Operator has test set up for 7/31. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 22149852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at dishwasher area and storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Some progress noted but not completed. Painter was present and beginning to paint.. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22132241

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. Warning

22-49-4

Detail 22132243

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator will call for service and has set up triple sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22132242

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat in daily reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22132240

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nelson Tejeda 1/23/18 Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22132236

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for triple sink quaternary. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22132238

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22132239

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Spinach frozen and not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22132235

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles Top of reach in freezer soiled in dry storage. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22132237

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at dishwasher area and storage. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 21669256

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator placed lemons on drink with bare hand. Operator was educated on proper technique. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21669257

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.

22-31-4

Detail 21669262

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment, mixer. Operator has spray paint to repair. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21669264

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Individual bags of fries no date mark.

05-11-4

Detail 21669258

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit, freezer in back area. Operator placed in proper location. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21669261

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in seasoning in back. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21669260

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

16-55-4

Detail 21669259

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not dispensing sanitizer. Operator will call for service and will use triple sink to sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 21669263

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

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 21509354

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of chicken broth dented on seam. Operator removed from area and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

41-23-4

Detail 21509357

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap not covered. Operator covered snap trap. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 21509356

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on outside of mixer.

02C-04-5

Detail 21509355

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Package spinach frozen not date marked. Operator date marked item. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21509350

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by dishwasher area.

29-18-4

Detail 21509359

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in women bathroom.

12B-06-4

Detail 21509358

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarettes on top of chicken broth. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21509351

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, reach in freezer in back.

31B-04-4

Detail 21509352

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at male restroom. Operator provided sign. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 21509353

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen. Operator has new racks but has not replaced yet. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Apr 29, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20893734

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef over sliced tomatoes and onions. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20893737

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime cutting board at line. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20893736

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in chicken breading. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20893740

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20893738

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 20893739

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 20893732

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was in disrepair, operator removed and ordered replacement water present for mop sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-33-4

Detail 20893733

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

36-30-4

Detail 20893735

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom, plywood at line. Warning