Lady Lake, Lake County

THE OAK HOUSE

645 HICKORY HILL, Lady Lake, FL 32159 3293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
May 13, 2026
City
Lady Lake
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-14-7

Detail 24572962

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: General Manager is in the process of submitting more forms to plan review. Time Extended

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-14-7

Detail 24500191

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Time Extended

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-02-6

Detail 24355859

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw shrimp over cooked chicken wings. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24355860

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At end of cook line. -At bar. Warning

51-14-7

Detail 24355854

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24355861

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -At bar. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24355858

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24355855

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24355856

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-32-4

Detail 24355857

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Cooked chicken wings stored in cardboard chicken box. Warning

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 23603718

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23603717

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On prep cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23594124

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Repair company is waiting on a part from company for dish machine. Dish machine not currently being used. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23594125

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23594126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On prep cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Time Extended

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23568809

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. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23568811

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 50f. Less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23568806

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer. -Can opener blade.

31B-02-4

Detail 23568805

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -On cook line. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 23568812

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -By warewash.

51-11-4

Detail 23568808

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-09-4

Detail 23568810

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

22-08-4

Detail 23568807

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23568803

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Lowboy cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 23568804

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table. Corrected On-Site

Nov 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23382968

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator added ice. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Cut lettuce 47f Time Extended

Sep 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 23175346

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee handled raw beef and changed gloves without washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 23175349

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cheese.

03A-02-5

Detail 23175354

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut lettuce 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator added ice. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23175351

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 104f, Chicken 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.

31A-09-4

Detail 23175347

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by trash can in corner of kitchen.

53A-01-7

Detail 23175352

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-05-6

Detail 23175355

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-01-5

Detail 23175348

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.

02B-02-5

Detail 23175356

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

06-09-1

Detail 23175350

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Salmon.

21-04-4

Detail 23175353

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22956202

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over melon. -Raw bacon over milk. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22956199

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow spray bottle.

22-20-5

Detail 22956201

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Small amount on right side of plastic shield. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22956200

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Backpack over clean plastic containers. Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 22606642

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw Philly meat over fully cooked sausage in double door freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 22606639

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over milk in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

12A-02-4

Detail 22606636

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

22-02-4

Detail 22606638

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

31A-09-4

Detail 22606643

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by broom. -Blocked by cart.

14-10-4

Detail 22606637

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Double door freezer gasket torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 22606641

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken in walk in cooler.

21-04-4

Detail 22606640

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22173517

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cheese. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22173520

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.

31A-09-4

Detail 22173518

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -On cookline.

12B-07-4

Detail 22173519

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

14-10-4

Detail 22173516

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in freezer gasket torn.

21-44-1

Detail 22173521

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on box of deli paper. Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 21741368

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -On cookline. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21741370

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

51-11-4

Detail 21741367

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -At bar. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 21741366

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Under rear prep table.

14-10-4

Detail 21741371

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn under flat grill.

21-04-4

Detail 21741369

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21347215

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: All employees are new hire less than 60 days.

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 21195686

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 21195685

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21195684

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: Time Extended

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 21192758

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21192753

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna 51f, Ham 54f, Turkey 52f, Coleslaw 47f, Pimento cheese 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21192756

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21192757

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. To right of 6 burner. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21192755

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

51-11-4

Detail 21192751

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21192754

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21192752

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

12B-07-4

Detail 20869867

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

14-10-4

Detail 20869866

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket.

23-03-4

Detail 20869868

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.

21-44-1

Detail 20869864

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on shelf by slider buns. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20869865

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced carrots in walk in cooler.

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20669718

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink block by food cart

23-24-4

Detail 20669719

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-32-5

Detail 20669720

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - ceiling tile next to ovens

22-08-4

Detail 20669717

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.