Takis Restaurant in Leesburg
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1205 North 14th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748Takis Restaurant in Leesburg has accumulated 272 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.8 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has received repeated warnings, with inspectors documenting recurring issues in food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and hand washing practices. High-priority violations have been cited consistently, with notable clusters in 2021 (6 high-priority violations in a single inspection) and January 2023 (4 high-priority violations). The restaurant's pattern shows persistent non-compliance across nearly a decade of operation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Takis Restaurant in Leesburg: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Takis Restaurant in Leesburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Takis Restaurant in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Takis Restaurant in Leesburg last inspected?
- Takis Restaurant in Leesburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Takis Restaurant in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Takis Restaurant in Leesburg are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Takis Restaurant in Leesburg had?
- Takis Restaurant in Leesburg has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Takis Restaurant in Leesburg find?
- Takis Restaurant in Leesburg was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Takis Restaurant in Leesburg ever been shut down?
- No, Takis Restaurant in Leesburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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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).
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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