THE PURPLE IRIS TEA ROOM
340 E INTERLAKE BLVD · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat cream in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at drying racks. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing by dishwasher used to fill pitcher. Operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Operator signed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at drying rack. Operator will invert. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:38 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.