Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid
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1979 Placid Lakes Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid has recorded 22 inspections with 122 total violations since 2016, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, with handwashing and food-handling violations appearing in at least 8 inspections, shell stock requirements in 3 of the last 4 inspections, and employee health policy violations cited multiple times. Approved food source violations appeared in the December 2025 inspection. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 identified 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid last inspected?
- Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid?
- The most frequently cited violations at Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid had?
- Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid find?
- Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid was most recently inspected on August 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid ever been shut down?
- No, Oscar's Kitchen in Lake Placid has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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