Puddle Jumpers in Tavares
Last inspected:
111 W Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32778Puddle Jumpers in Tavares has accumulated 339 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.6 violations per visit. The facility's recurring violations center on consumer advisories, ventilation, and sewage disposal. In 2022, inspectors cited blocked exit paths in the kitchen for fire safety. Recent inspections show continued non-compliance, with 22 violations found in January 2026.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Puddle Jumpers in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
12.6
violations / inspection
12.6 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Puddle Jumpers in Tavares: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
-multiple trash cans blocking exit path in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Puddle Jumpers in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 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.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Puddle Jumpers in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Puddle Jumpers in Tavares last inspected?
- Puddle Jumpers in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Puddle Jumpers in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at Puddle Jumpers in Tavares are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Puddle Jumpers in Tavares had?
- Puddle Jumpers in Tavares has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Puddle Jumpers in Tavares find?
- Puddle Jumpers in Tavares was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 22 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Puddle Jumpers in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, Puddle Jumpers in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Puddle Jumpers in Tavares had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Puddle Jumpers in Tavares has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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