THE GRILLE

THE GRILLE located in LEESBURG has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

32900 Countryside Boulevard
Leesburg, Florida, 34748
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13469921

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Near mop sink room. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13469854

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Near mop sink room. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Observed: 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 Priority: High Priority
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Lower shelf under flat grill. -Interior of fryer cabinets. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken breast not separate from cooked turkey. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Sausage gravy dated 06-24. Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage gravy dated 06-24-2025. Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -House made Caesar dressing. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. Warning Priority: Basic

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8873131

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Keys above prep area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Behind ice machine.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Top of reach in cooler.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -#10 of cherries and mushrooms.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8872698

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730089

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -In ceiling at rear storage entrance. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in double door silver refrigerator. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. Warning
  • 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. 0 ppm. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer over clean utensils. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -At kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 6/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8656626

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Plastic shield.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
  • 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. 0 ppm. Manager refilled, rechecked at Chl 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Butane fuel over dicer. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow spray bottle. Corrected On-Site