Leesburg, Lake County

TAKIS RESTAURANT

1205 NORTH 14TH STREET, Leesburg, FL 34748

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
5 High Priority
Apr 1, 2026
City
Leesburg
County
Lake
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.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

02C-01-5

Detail 24485909

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Eggplant dated 03-21.

01B-24-5

Detail 24485905

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Eggplant dated 03-21.

03F-02-5

Detail 24485907

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Cut lettuce and pizza. Manager determined correct time. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 24485908

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Soup 118f. Less than 4 hours. Manager turned on high. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24485912

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -By clean plates. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24485906

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

14-10-4

Detail 24485911

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gaskets torn across from grill.

36-73-4

Detail 24485910

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Rear kitchen. -Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 24485904

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 24485915

Basic - Light not functioning. -Over pizza oven.

23-03-4

Detail 24485913

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving throughout. -Under 4 burner.

22-16-4

Detail 24485914

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from grill.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03F-02-5

Detail 24009974

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Pizza.

22-02-4

Detail 24009972

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

02C-04-5

Detail 24009970

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. -Eggplant.

53B-14-5

Detail 24009971

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

12B-07-4

Detail 24009967

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

14-10-4

Detail 24009966

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Front line cooler gasket torn.

36-73-4

Detail 24009965

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in cooler. -Walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 24009968

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cases of meat in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24009973

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cooler gaskets. -Exterior of pizza press.

02D-01-5

Detail 24009969

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

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23639158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ziti 47f. Less than 4 hours. Cook placed in refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23639160

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head. -Bread roller. -Slicer.

31A-09-4

Detail 23639155

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By trash can by ice machine. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23639163

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 23639152

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -In dry storage.

06-09-1

Detail 23639154

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, partially frozen. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 23639159

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gaskets on cookline torn.

36-73-4

Detail 23639153

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Throughout rear kitchen. -Under shelving in dry storage. -Walk in cooler.

10-12-5

Detail 23639162

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Directly on top of ice machine. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23639157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of pizza oven. -Top of 4 burner stove. -Pull out drawer under prep table across from stove. -Shelving under prep tables.

16-46-4

Detail 23639156

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23639161

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under rinse sink by dishwasher.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

02C-01-5

Detail 23100698

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Cooked chicken dated 08-19.

01B-24-5

Detail 23100695

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Cooked chicken dated 08-19. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23100703

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Cut lettuce.

41-17-4

Detail 23100694

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23100697

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

06-09-1

Detail 23100700

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. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23100699

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

14-10-4

Detail 23100701

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

22-16-4

Detail 23100702

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Double door silver refrigerator.

21-12-4

Detail 23100696

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-10-4

Detail 22895914

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket across from flat grill torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 22895913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under prep sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 22741685

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. Manager refilled sanitizer. Rechecked at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22741679

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice dated 03-13. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22741678

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice dated 03-13. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22741683

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/ All expired. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 22741682

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22741687

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Cheese scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22741686

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. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 22741680

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket across from flat grill torn. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22741684

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22741681

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under prep sink. Warning

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 22324893

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. -1 can of spaghetti sauce. Not on seam.

03F-02-5

Detail 22324895

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Shredded lettuce. Manager determined correct time. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22324890

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22324889

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

14-10-4

Detail 22324894

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22324891

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door.

22-08-4

Detail 22324888

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave across from flat grill.

23-03-4

Detail 22324887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Salad dressing rack in dry storage.

21-12-4

Detail 22324892

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 21709932

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Can of grape leaves in dry storage. -2 cans of tomato sauce in dry storage.

08A-05-6

Detail 21709927

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Philly meat over cooked shrimp. Repeat Violation

02C-01-5

Detail 21709937

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Brown gravy dated 01/07.

01B-24-5

Detail 21709929

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Brown gravy dated 01-07.

22-02-4

Detail 21709928

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on cookline. -Can opener blade. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21709930

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Handsink at bar.

53B-14-5

Detail 21709933

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 21709938

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Pink spray bottle in rear prep area.

16-21-4

Detail 21709934

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21709931

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Gravy scoop.

12B-07-4

Detail 21709939

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

36-73-4

Detail 21709935

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 21709936

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil by dough mixer. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21709940

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad dressing shelf in side storage area.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21352501

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked shrimp in cooler to right of fryer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21352496

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -409 cleaner stored over juice at bar. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21352499

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21352500

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.

03F-10-5

Detail 21352498

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21352504

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Ham scoop in front glass door cooler.

14-10-4

Detail 21352497

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gaskets torn under microwaves. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21352502

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

22-16-4

Detail 21352505

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from flat grill.

21-10-4

Detail 21352506

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21352503

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In warewash area.

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20852240

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20852244

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can. Handsink by ice machine. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20852247

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

14-10-4

Detail 20852246

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

36-73-4

Detail 20852239

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 20852241

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in dry storage. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20852242

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 20852243

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front line cooler containing salads. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20852245

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 23

01B-01-4

Detail 20449494

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Two can of tomato sauce dented at the seams

12A-07-5

Detail 20449502

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef put on gloves without washing hands to place chicken onto the grill

35A-02-6

Detail 20449485

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying around hand sink in the prep area

08A-05-6

Detail 20449484

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and eggs stored over cooked spaghetti and blueberries. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 20449493

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (51°F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler on cook line per cook.

03A-02-5

Detail 20449492

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51°F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler on cook line per cook.

22-02-4

Detail 20449489

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20449498

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by broom, dustpan, and garbage can located next to the ice bin. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20449501

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the bar. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20449488

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located in the kitchen next to the ice bin. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20449486

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20449491

Basic - Back exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-01-5

Detail 20449499

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other with no handle used to dispense flour and breadcrumbs located in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20449482

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20449487

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20449496

Basic - Employee umbrella stored on single-service items. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20449504

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook is wearing a watch while engaging in cooking.

10-20-4

Detail 20449490

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses on cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 20449495

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 20449500

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the cook prep cooler, gaskets on the walk in cooler are soiled, and walk in cooler shelves

22-16-4

Detail 20449483

Basic - Reach-in cooler located on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 20449503

Basic - Salt container stored on floor in the dry storage room and tray on buns in the floor near ware wash machine. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20449497

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and salt Corrected On-Site