Leesburg, Lake County

FIVE STAR SEAFOOD

7609 US 441, Leesburg, FL 34748

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Sep 17, 2024
City
Leesburg
County
Lake
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
19

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.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 23151350

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23151348

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Floor drains. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23151347

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Multiple items in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23151349

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22974724

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 in kitchen. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22974726

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw beef patties over lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22974717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Potatoes 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22974723

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by rice cooker. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22974720

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22974718

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

36-73-4

Detail 22974725

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22974727

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Multiple items in walk in freezer. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22974722

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 22974721

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22974719

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. Warning

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 22793513

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-04-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22793514

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Time Extended

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22772816

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 79f, Potatoes 99f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Gyro meat 122f Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 22772814

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-04-03: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22772815

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 22595600

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22595604

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22595598

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 79f, Potatoes 99f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22595603

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22595606

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22595601

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22595609

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

27-16-4

Detail 22595602

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen entrance. Hot water turns off and on intermittently. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 22595597

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Bulk containers, lids cracked. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22595605

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

10-08-5

Detail 22595607

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive through. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22595599

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

23-03-4

Detail 22595608

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers. Warning

Aug 29, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-12-4

Detail 22131820

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Observed employee handle raw fish and then plate cooked chicken wings in container.

50-17-3

Detail 22131823

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

22-02-4

Detail 22131831

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting board. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22131828

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22131830

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

13-07-4

Detail 22131829

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

14-10-4

Detail 22131822

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Chicken breading container cracked.

35B-01-4

Detail 22131826

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22131832

Basic - Food stored on floor. -French fries in walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 22131821

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

05-09-4

Detail 22131824

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Dessert cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 22131825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Front counter above cups.

14-20-4

Detail 22131827

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 15Total: 18

35A-02-6

Detail 21752681

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -5 small flies by three compartment sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21752680

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on prep cooler. -Slicer blade guard.

27-16-4

Detail 21752678

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At kitchen entrance.

22-20-5

Detail 21752677

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21752670

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

14-11-5

Detail 21752676

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Sugar container lid cracked. -Fryer basket. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21752674

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

36-73-4

Detail 21752668

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain under three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21752683

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of shrimp in walk in freezer.

36-24-5

Detail 21752679

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Beside ice machine.

10-12-5

Detail 21752672

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

22-08-4

Detail 21752673

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

51-13-4

Detail 21752671

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

05-09-4

Detail 21752684

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In dessert cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21752667

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of microwave. -Exterior of nacho cheese dispenser.

25-06-4

Detail 21752682

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Silverware at soda station.

08B-17-4

Detail 21752675

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumber over ham in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 21752669

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Plywood under prep table.

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21694738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. -A drive through was added. -Soda station by drive through window was added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-12: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21630521

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. -A drive through was added. -Soda station by drive through window was added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21630522

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Time Extended

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21592576

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. -A drive through was added. -Soda station by drive through window was added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21592577

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21540860

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. -A drive through was added. -Soda station by drive through window was added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21540859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Time Extended

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21454948

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. -A drive through was added. -Soda station by drive through window was added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21454949

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: Time Extended

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-16-7

Detail 21267011

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. -A drive through was added. -Soda station by drive through window was added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 21267013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Sifter handle held together with duct tape. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21267012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21267010

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 21262741

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut lemons in walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21262730

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 47f, Catfish 49f, Chicken 49f, Salmon 46f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21262739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 86f, Potatoes 84f. Less than 2 hours. Manager turned up heat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21262744

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21262736

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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21262734

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

51-16-7

Detail 21262735

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. -A drive through was added. -Soda station by drive through window was added. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21262743

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 21262737

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink nearest to walk in cooler. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21262742

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21262732

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 21262733

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Sifter handle held together with duct tape. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21262740

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

10-12-5

Detail 21262731

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored directly on top of ice machine. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21262738

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink. Warning

Mar 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 20954223

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

40-06-5

Detail 20954220

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20954222

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. -Onions on floor in dry storage room across from office. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20954225

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of rice cooker.

08B-12-5

Detail 20954224

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk containers of flour. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20954219

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cookline. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 20954221

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelving at end of cookline.