Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LEXI'S OF WELAKA

676 3 AVE · WELAKA · Putnam County · FL 32193

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3694648
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13660787
DBPR license6400938

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door display case, potato salad (49F – Cold Holding) per operator reach in cooler door constantly open while slicing deli meats. Discussed alternative practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meat sauce prepared Monday then frozen thawing in reach in cooler without date marking added for thaw date.

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored over single service containers on prep cart. Operator relocated phones. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink stored in standup reach in cooler with food for customers. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil on flat top grill corner and bottom shelf of prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service carry out containers in plastic bag stored on floor. Operator relocated to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf used to hold flat top grill not sealed wood.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.