LA JIBARITA DE PUERTO RICO
470 FL 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over garlic in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw chicken stored next open package of raw beef in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese, held less than 4 hours stated operator, 45 f at cooks line Sliced cheese, held less than 4 hours stated operator, 44 f at cooks line. Fresh garlic/oil mixture, held less than 4 hours stated operator, 67 f.Advised operator to use time as a public health control. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to cup carriers. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Intermediate 3
13-06-4Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server is handling ice.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by boxes.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Taesha Ayala **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
08B-38-4Basic – Cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage area.Drinks on the floor at empanada station.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while preparing food in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Green Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in back by three compartment sink area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven handles on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan and cake in front reach in cooler not labeled.
24-05-4Basic – Stir spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs, 57 f, were thawing at room temperature.
14-55-4Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:36 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.