PUDDLE JUMPERS
PUDDLE JUMPERS located in TAVARES has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file
111 West Ruby Street
Florida, 32778
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/14/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13485073
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 int, 17 basic
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upstairs kitchen in flour
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured upstairs
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom down stairs.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food watch
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor walk in cooler soiled. Floor under fryer Floor under soda gun in down stairs bar
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer upstairs
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom down stairs.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior glass racks heavy build up Fanmotor walk in cooler soiled
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In kitchen next to potted of sauce under expo area
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Server entered kitchen from unknown area put on gloves to make salad without washing hands hands, coached employee **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves preparing sauce in server area
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Steamed shrimp cooling bagged and sealed stacked in pan walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled upstairs bar Can opener upstairs kitchen
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen Corrected On-Site
8/6/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10936238
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 13 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout soiled.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor upstairs storage area under steam well and racks
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on the floor Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at prep area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at prep area soiled.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored over coconut crumbles at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy at cook line
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the kitchen souled
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets at cook line Dicer soiled Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
5/6/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10824606
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 9 basic
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - upstairs woman's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - can drinks in dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays - exterior of butter machine Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - tan cutting boards on cooks line and salad station. - interior of fryers. - can opener Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
4/22/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10739666
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 4 int, 11 basic
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - napkin in dry storage.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - upstairs woman's restroom
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under cooks line
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - can drinks in dry storage.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays - exterior of butter machine Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitize bucket stored directly on floor. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - tan cutting boards on cooks line and salad station. - interior of fryers. - can opener Repeat Violation
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - hand sink in upstairs next to mop sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine or Quat test strips. Corrected On-Site
- 51-16-7: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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Hand sink and sever station removed.
12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8721423
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 9 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red cutting board in upstairs prep area.
- 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 hoodie stored over make line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - floors throughout the entire kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - light in hoods
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sandwich presses
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - sandwich presses - can opener - electric slicer Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - drink stored in front bar hand sink. Corrected On-Site
3/25/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8537302
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 12 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - upstairs ice machine.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - jackets stored on utensils rack across 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook preparing food Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - In kitchen area.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Front bar ice bin Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets - Panini press Repeat Violation
11/20/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8536014
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8343517
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 15 basic
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - bottle drink on bar counter next to clean plates Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook preparing food in kitchen area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door in kitchen area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - cooks line
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment on Cooks line - walk in cooler
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -entire kitchen floor
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - ice scoop stored directly on ice machine up stairs. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - on cooks line across flat top grill.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 54°. Per operator chicken was pulled 1 hour prior. Operator placed ice bag on raw chicken for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottles of cleaner hanging on back of bar 3 compartment sink. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on splash guard.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Panini press - interior of fryers and fry baskets - can opener
9/22/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8506703
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed