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CLERMONT BREWING COMPANY

750 W DESOTO ST · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3569118
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10718521
DBPR license4508845

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority9 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#17High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 9

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – 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.

#19Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – 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.

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -cutting boards on cook line out back

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -2 handwash sinks in kitchen

#22Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#23Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -multiple hand wash sinks in establishment.

#25Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of blue liquid in dish area.operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#26Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -outdoor bar handsink

Basic 16

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – All Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -panko in outside storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen prep area.

#6Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing at multiple drains in establishment.

#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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.

#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee cooking food on cook line

#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in coolers in bar and kitchen -interior beer walk in cooler door

#10Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door

#11Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under reach in coolers in kitchen.

#12Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.

#13Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -tongs by pulled pork at sub station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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

#15Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in outdoor storage shed.

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or Dustin dish area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.