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THE SIPPING GARDEN AND BISTRO

THE SIPPING GARDEN AND BISTRO has 4 health inspections on file for its LEESBURG location, with an overall rating of 4.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

605 West Magnolia Street
Leesburg, Florida, 34748
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10887362

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Dishes in hand sink in kitchen.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 6/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10794962

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee purse by plastic lids.

Inspection Date: 3/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787915

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386906

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in standing water.