CEDAR GRILL CLERMONT
2407 S HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm), operator added chlorine, 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -gyro meat (56F – cooling, prepared Sunday, covered in deep pan) reach in cooler on cook line
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. –gyro meat (56F – cooling, prepared Sunday, covered in deep pan) reach in cooler on cook line
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 under coolers in kitchen -1 on wall by triple sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -6 under soda boxes in kitchen -3 under triple sink -4 by reach in freezer on front line -4 by white shelves on cook line **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -cook washed hands while wearing gloves, educated employee, they removed gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. –gyro meat (56F – cooling, prepared Sunday, covered in deep pan) reach in cooler on cook line
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers have heavy buildup
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by dish machine **Repeat Violation**
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. -Marthine **Repeat Violation**
01B-16-5Intermediate – Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. -bag of salt open with small insects inside
Basic 12
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -make tables on cool line **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Kitchen -5 under coolers and under dry storage shelf -3 under triple sink -3 under soda boxes Cook line -8 behind reach in freezer -1 in shelf under drink cooler -2 dead in white shelves on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves, cooler and sinks in kitchen
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer on cook line Operator **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bottom areas of upright reach in freezer/cooler in kitchen -exterior plastic containers above mop sink -all white shelving on cook line has buildup -shelves and floors under cooking equipment on cook line -exterior of all coolers, fryers, equipment on cook line and kitchen has heavy buildup -exterior of garbage cans have heavy buildup -drink cup holder unit on cook line is heavily soiled -backside of gyro warmer his heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line -kitchen
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -under 4 burner and flat top grill on cook line
36-27-5Basic – Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -kitchen
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:00 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 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.