Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

AMORE ITALIAN RISTORANTE

2608 S HWY 27 STE 100 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3688308
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13604814
DBPR license4509026

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef behind cheese and cut vegetables in reach in drawer on cook line, operator moved raw beef to front **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk (49-51F – Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (52-54F – Cold Holding) commercially processed roasted peppers (52F – Cold Holding); butter (51-53F – Cold Holding) fresh garlic/oil (60F – Cold Holding), cook line, held less than four hours per operator, moved to walk on cooler for quick chill. Milk 45F, Alfredo 42F, roasted peppers 48F, butter 43F, fresh garlic/oil 62F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken broth (102F – Hot Holding), operator turned up heat for rapid reheat, 186F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener

#12Intermediate11-26-1

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.

#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting boards on cook line

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook preparing pizza dough was wearing a watch, educated operator, employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -dish area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed from oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler in bar

#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -spray hose at triple sink is broken

#7Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. -rubber spatula in kitchen, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.