SCHOONI'S ITALIAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
209 N MAIN AVE · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen fish over peas in reach in cooler. Operator removed peas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings in storage area. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-23-4High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap in back area not covered. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
05-11-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit on line. Operator removed and placed accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, coke cup in bulk sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in storage . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: hole above reach in freezers. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread in walk in cooler not six inches off of floor. Operator placed accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken., lid on bulk sugar cracked. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.