Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GUAVATE

139 N HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3761009
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13858331
DBPR license4509030

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority01B-28-5

High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -fresh garlic and oil dated 6/16/26

Stop Sale
#12High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -ran dishmachine 3 times **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -beef in reach in freezer

#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw shrimp (44F – Cold Holding); butter (43F – Cold Holding), reach in cooler at end of cook line, more than four hours per operator

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp (44F – Cold Holding); butter (43F – Cold Holding), reach in cooler at end of cook line, more than four hours per operator

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill grates -cutting boards on make tables -shelves holding plates in front side cook line -bottom of reach in freezer across from cook line -slicer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -butter in reach in cooler near cook line

Basic 10

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -air conditioning unit over triple sink

#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping food in kitchen

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area

#4Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door handle, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic21-04-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of cooking equipment -filters on hood suppression system -gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line -top back of fryer cabinets -gaskets on reach in freezer -speed rack in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed fruits over sauces in walk in cooler

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -beside dish machine and hand sink in kitchen

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container in kitchen, sugar container in bar

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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