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DESPERADOS SALOON

223 E MAIN ST · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3635858
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10935434
DBPR license4508835

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Orange all purpose cleaner stored on shelf next to seasonings and zip lock bags. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil in dry storage. 2 cases of water on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen Upright reach in cooler gaskets

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler interior. Upright white reach in freezer in dry storage area.

#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks on prep table. Spoon on prep table.

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to prep table in the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.