Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg
Last inspected:
1850 Us Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34748Dirty South Saloon, a 40-seat bar and food service establishment in Leesburg, has experienced one emergency closure and persistent compliance challenges. The facility was emergency-closed on January 26, 2021 for rodent activity. Across 24 inspections from 2019 to present, the facility accumulated 59 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2 — though recent activity shows renewed enforcement action. Hand washing violations were cited in at least one 2025 inspection, and a 2019 fire safety violation documented use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The facility has been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,040 in fines. The most recent inspection on September 23, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied, indicating correction of prior findings.
Most recent closure: January 26, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,040.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021006052 | $400.00 | Jan 26, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2018044341 | $640.00 | Jul 3, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg last inspected?
- Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg last shut down?
- Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg was last shut down on January 26, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg had?
- Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg find?
- Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg was most recently inspected on June 10, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,040.00 in fines.
- How much has Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg been fined?
- Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg has been fined a total of $1,040.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Dirty South Saloon in Leesburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Copperhead Bar & Grill (2019).
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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).
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