Lake Placid, Highlands County

THE PURPLE IRIS TEA ROOM

340 E INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid, FL 33852

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Lake Placid
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 24305573

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Powder bleach stored with clean plates. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24305571

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

51-18-6

Detail 24305574

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

02D-01-5

Detail 24305572

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Lard removed from original container not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

23-02-4

Detail 24099338

High Priority - Air conditioning above seats with water condensation on it where it can drip onto clean surfaces.

31B-02-4

Detail 24099337

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site

14-25-5

Detail 24099335

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood spatula spoon in establishment. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 24099336

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

May 9, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23680119

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of Mushroom soup. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23680116

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. Milk opened Sunday not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

53B-15-4

Detail 23680121

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher did not know how to test triple sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 23680122

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23680118

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. One employee did not have signed. Employee signed. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23680115

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 23680117

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored on floor under shelf. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23680120

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef left out to thaw. Operator removed and placed in running water to thaw. Corrected On-Site

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

08A-17-6

Detail 23213459

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef in reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23213458

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad prepared on site dated 9/20. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23213457

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken salad prepared on site dated 9/20. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

Feb 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22669918

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

16-37-1

Detail 22669916

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

11-26-1

Detail 22669915

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 form and employee signed. Corrected On-Site

05-11-4

Detail 22669919

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit in large stand up freezer. Operator placed in correct location. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22669914

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

51-18-6

Detail 22669917

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

24-18-4

Detail 22669913

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at reach in cooler. Operator removed spoon, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22484918

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

41-10-4

Detail 22484916

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at drying racks. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22484920

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing by dishwasher used to fill pitcher. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22484917

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. Operator signed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22484915

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22484919

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at drying rack. Operator will invert. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53A-07-6

Detail 22086438

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/ All eligible employees are scheduled to take CFM course and test on 7/30. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22086434

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, and employee signed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22086436

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. Prepared shepherds pie in reach in freezer not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22086435

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22086437

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22086433

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

Jul 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 22131639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach quiche at 120 degrees. Operator placed on rapid reheat. Reheated to 165 F.

53A-04-6

Detail 22131637

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 22131640

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink . Operator placed paper towels at location. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22131642

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. Shepherds pie. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22131634

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

14-01-5

Detail 22131636

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

13-07-4

Detail 22131641

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

16-46-4

Detail 22131638

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22131635

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line. Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21836611

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21836610

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 and the formed was signed . Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21836609

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at line. Operator will seal. Corrective Action Taken