Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid
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340 E Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection across 11 inspections since 2023, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded 50 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, appearing in 8 of the last 6 inspections and clustering around employee health policy (cited in 6 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (5 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (4 inspections). Recent inspections show an escalating trend: the January 2026 routine inspection documented 12 violations including three shell stock requirement violations and three employee health policy citations, while the October 2025 inspection yielded 12 violations across food contact surfaces, allergen awareness, and chemical storage. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid last inspected?
- Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid?
- The most frequently cited violations at Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid are: Food in good condition, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid had?
- Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid find?
- Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid ever been shut down?
- No, Purple Iris Tea Room in Lake Placid has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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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