Luigis Italian Restaurant
2814 David Walker Drive, Eustis, FL 32726 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508876
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 7 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 9 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 11 basic (1 repeat)-29
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitJul 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Per operator less than 4 hours. Sliced ham (51°F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (52°F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52°F - Cold Holding) Garlic in oil (72°F - Cold Holding)
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Stored on shelf with to go container lids. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Expired 4-1-2026 operator renewed before the end of inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: 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 forms employees filled out and manager signed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Long white cutting board on prep table. Can opener soiled. Fryer baskets soiled.
Repeat violation
Basic11
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Insulation in reach in cooler is peeling.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler at prep counter. Reach in cooler at pizza make station. Upright white cooler/Freezer gaskets. Upright Reach in cooler next to dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. Reach in cooler gaskets at pizza make station Upright white cooler/Freezer gaskets. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Pizza boxes on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
In front of white reach in freezer. Operator cleaned.
Fixed on the spot
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor at pizza make station soiled. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under table and upright cooler at cook line.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Three tanks in dr storage.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.