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PERSIS INDIAN GRILL

1042-44 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3745162
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13783664
DBPR license4509070

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#18High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked cauliflower (82F – cooling since 11:00, temped @ 2:45) paneer (77F – Cooling since 11:00, temped @ 3:00) **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority01B-36-5

High 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. -cooked cauliflower (82F – cooling since 11:00, temped @ 2:45) -paneer (77F – Cooling since 11:00, temped @ 3:00) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than four hours per operator -butter chicken (51F – Cold Holding), cook line, recheck 42F **Warning**

Warning
#21High 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 (115F – Hot Holding), less than four hours per operator, moved to oven for rapid reheat, recheck 120F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#22Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked cauliflower (82F , deep pans, reach in cooler cook line. paneer (77F -deep bucket in water **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line are heavily soiled -tandoori oven heavily soiled -ovens -can opener **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -by trash can in back kitchen, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 17

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -stew pots on floor under onion storage shelf in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -back kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -walk in cooler air vents are leaking onto the floor **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout the kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kit **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-20-5

Basic – Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -over dry storage shelf **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -exterior of all cooking equipment heavily soiled -exterior of dry goods containers -shelf under prep table in back kitchen -speed racks in walk in cooler have heavy residue buildup -gaskets on all coolers **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf covers in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -kitchen storage area, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized, kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -chicken, prepped vegetables, goat in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic36-27-5

Basic – Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.