What is Lakeside Drift's health inspection score?

Lakeside Drift has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lakeside Drift last inspected?

Lakeside Drift was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lakeside Drift have?

Lakeside Drift has 35 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lakeside Drift safe to eat at?

Lakeside Drift has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Lakeside Drift serve?

Lakeside Drift serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lakeside Drift

Name: Lakeside Drift
Address: 250 LAKE FLOWER AVENUE, Saranac Lake, 12983
Rating: 76

250 LAKE FLOWER AVENUE, Saranac Lake

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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250 LAKE FLOWER AVENUE, Saranac Lake, FL 12983

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Oct

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Jun

Dec 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Inspection

Jan 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 25

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 25

Inspection Inspection

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1DCanned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)−10
5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2

Base deductions−34 pts

Dec 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10
6BEnough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2

Base deductions−34 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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