Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CEDAR GRILL CLERMONT

2407 S HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3755739
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13821044
DBPR license4508535

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 27, 2026 1:21 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 27, 2026 3:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked gyro meat in reach in cooler on cook line

#18High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 in kitchen near soda boxes and CO2 tanks -1 in kitchen on exterior hinges of tall white reach in freezer -1 on cook line behind reach in cooler Operator was able to dispose of 1 in the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fresh garlic and oil (48F – Cold Holding); make table on cook line, per operator, less than four hours. Moved to reach in freezer for quick chill, 31F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#20Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – Chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths is expired, 12/30/2019

#21Intermediate22-02-4

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

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen, front line and cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Intermediate11-26-1

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. -Kim

#24Intermediate53B-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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 16

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean plates on cook line

#4Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead on bottom of tall white reach in freezer in kitchen -6 dead in shelves on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -reach in coolers in kitchen

#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -upright True freezer in kitchen is not working -reach in coolers/make table on cook line not working -fryer baskets are warped

#10Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under coolers, shelves and equipment in establishment

#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of coolers and equipment in kitchen need wiping down -gaskets and sides of reach in coolers and reach in freezer -filters on hood suppression system -cup holder unit on cook line -exterior and sides of all cooking equipment

#15Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in dining area/cook line

#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety 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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.