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THE PURPLE LIZARD

THE PURPLE LIZARD in LAKE PARK has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

826 PARK AVE, LAKE PARK 33403

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516132

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13514373

  • 22-41-4: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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect flying around, discussed with operator to kill fly. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect flying around, discussed with operator to kill fly. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen approximately 10 rodent droppings behind deep fryer's on floor, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. In kitchen approximately 2 rodent droppings on floor next to entrance to kitchen near walk in cooler. Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. At bar approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor in along wall, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. In men's restroom approximately 1 rodent droppings on on floor under urinal, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. In women's restroom under sink approximately 1 rodent dropping on floor, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: In kitchen approximately 8 rodent droppings behind deep fryers. In kitchen approximately 40 rodent droppings under dish machine. Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen at cook line hose Bibb with no vacuum breaker installed, discussed wit operator to install. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756102

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink to the right of ice machine leaking heavily onto floor, discussed with operator to repair pipe.
  • 22-41-4: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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect flying around, discussed with operator to kill fly. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In kitchen approximately 10 rodent droppings behind deep fryer's on floor, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. In kitchen approximately 2 rodent droppings on floor next to entrance to kitchen near walk in cooler. Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. At bar approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor in along wall, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. In men's restroom approximately 1 rodent droppings on on floor under urinal, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. In women's restroom under sink approximately 1 rodent dropping on floor, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen at cook line hose Bibb with no vacuum breaker installed, discussed wit operator to install.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator to obtain chemical test kit.