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TABLA INDIAN RESTAURANT CLERMONT

2447 S HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3733201
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771694
DBPR license4508842

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs overcooked goat in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs below cooked goat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice (122F – Hot Holding), front line, less than four hours per operator, moved to oven for rapid reheat. 167F**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by trash can in bar area, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -arrived during inspection, recommended operator obtain other certified food managers **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -cook line, operator provided **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook line

Basic 12

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour container, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -tandoori oven

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -over make table on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees on cook line and on prep line were wearing watches and bracelets, operator had employees remove jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bag of rice in dry storage, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.

#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cook line, 82F and 128F, operator turned up heat, 156F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -over prep table in back kitchen

#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -chicken in ziplock bags were being thawed in standing water. Spinach was being thawed at room temperature.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind triple sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.