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MASON JAR (THE)

57534 HWY 19 · DONA VISTA · Lake County · FL 32784

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3337959
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357218
DBPR license4500558

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over margarine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Cook added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pot in handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jacket on meat slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Left oven. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.