THE SOUTHERN ON 8
801 W MONTROSE ST · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat Sherry sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer to rapid chill. cooked squash (56F – Cold Holding); 2nd temp 42 cooked mushrooms (57F – Cold Holding)2nd temp 40; garlic butter (57F – Cold Holding);47° cooked onion (58F – Cold Holding) 43°house made chorizo sauce (75F – Cold Holding) 42° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 11
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
13-06-4Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Warning**
03G-43-1Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Raw pheasant sous vide to 145° cook chill held 7-10days per operator **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards in kitchen soiled Soda nozzle in bar soiled **Warning**
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Benedict on Brunch Menu **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ice machine and the bar **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Down stairs bar and entertainment area added. Exterior courtyard added with temporary bar **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided handouts
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near ice machine and bar **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured outside **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Downstairs storage area **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation pouring sauces and running food **Warning**
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 222 **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall behind tea machine **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to range 82° **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning in kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior large flour storage soiled Gaskets walk in cooler soiled **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered service end of bar **Warning**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:41 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.