The Lil Cafe in Lake Helen LLC
360 S Lakeview Dr 1, Lake Helen, FL 32744 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407982
What drove the grade
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection4 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 3 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 9, 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 priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source.
See Stop Sale. Bread at dining room area.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Make table unit sliced ham (45°F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours . Operator placed ice
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs stored over bread in kitchen make table unit. Operator relocated
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.chlorine 100+ ppm .
Operator reduced amount.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Cup stored in kitchen hand sink . Operate removed .
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Macaroni and cheese, pudding , banana pudding, missing information or label. Operator removed .
Fixed on the spot
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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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.