The Purple Iris Tea Room
340 E Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852 · Permanent Food Service · License 3801213
What drove the grade
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment: Raid ant and roach on top of clean pans.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic (2 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment: Raid ant and roach on top of clean pans.
Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Raid ant and roach on top of clean pans. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink at triple sink or in small bathroom .
Operator placed at location.
Fixed on the spot
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Basic2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Graham cracker crumbs removed from original container. Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils: above drying rack at triple sink.
Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.