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SORRENTO COUNTRY KITCHEN

23911 SORRENTO AVE · SORRENTO · Lake County · FL 32776

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3661490
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13508047
DBPR license4500954

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F – Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F – Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

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

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use to store pans and fryer basket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#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/. Operator removed dishwasher Plans show hand washing sink outside of rest rooms. Hand washing sink is now at the end of cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form operator filled out and posted **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box of to go lids stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line torn Reach in cooler in back dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by 3 compartment sink missing tiles. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of vinegar on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both white upright freezers at the end of cook line In white chest freezers to the left of cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave to the left of cook line **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all coolers in the kitchen. Exterior all freezer in the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.