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111 W RUBY ST · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3574484
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10739666
DBPR license4508481

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – sanitize bucket stored directly on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – tan cutting boards on cooks line and salad station. – interior of fryers. – can opener **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. – hand sink in upstairs next to mop sink.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. – chlorine or Quat test strips. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Hand sink and sever station removed.

Basic 11

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#4Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. – napkin in dry storage.

#5Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. – upstairs woman's restroom

#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. – under cooks line

#7Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. – floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. – can drinks in dry storage.

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. – hand sink on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – dishwasher trays – exterior of butter machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.