AMORE ITALIAN RISTORANTE
2608 S HWY 27 STE 100 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
03B-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting boards on cook line
13-07-4Basic – 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**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -dish area **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed from oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler in bar
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -spray hose at triple sink is broken
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. -rubber spatula in kitchen, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:41 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.