CLERMONT BREWING COMPANY
750 W DESOTO ST · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding), ; fresh garlic/oil (84F – Cold Holding) shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54F – Cold Holding), all held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved chicken and fresh garlic/oil to reach in cooler for rapid chill and discarded the cheese and pico de gallo. After 40 minutes, chicken 41F, fresh garlic/oil 40 F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 9
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in reach in cooler beside bar.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -pulled pork, walk in cooler, wrapped tight with cling wrap and foil. Educated operator.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -cutting boards on cook line out back
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -2 handwash sinks in kitchen
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -previous owner took files upon leaving. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -multiple hand wash sinks in establishment.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of blue liquid in dish area.operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -outdoor bar handsink
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
22-16-4Basic – All Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -panko in outside storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen prep area.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing at multiple drains in establishment.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal bag on shelf by syrup.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee cooking food on cook line
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in coolers in bar and kitchen -interior beer walk in cooler door
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under reach in coolers in kitchen.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -tongs by pulled pork at sub station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler in bar and kitchen -interior door of walk in beer cooler
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in outdoor storage shed.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or Dustin dish area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:07 PM.
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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.