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
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: for quaternary.
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 form and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
05-11-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit in large stand up freezer. Operator placed in correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at reach in cooler. Operator removed spoon, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.