BLACK BEAR KITCHEN
756 WEST MONTROSE ST #101 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw pork next to tenderized raw beef in back reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -degreaser stored over both triple sinks. -glass cleaner stored over hot box in back area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Shawn Scott expired 10/5/23 **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill press in kitchen area. -all reach in coolers and freezers. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **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/. Operator stated that he submitted plans to Tallahassee..Mop sink has been removed and relocated.Bar will be added soon.Smoker and ovens have been added.Dump sink and handwash have been removed.A handwash sink has been added by the original mop sink. **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**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions by coffee and tea machine. **Warning**
Basic 13
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -holes in ceiling in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents are dusty by front triple sink. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in back kitchen area. **Warning**
21-17-4Basic – Clean linens stored on floor in back area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch in back area. **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -license states 25 seats, establishment now has 44 **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -oil stored on floor by dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice bucket stored on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area and tea and coffee machines. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryers – side of grill splash guard. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -corn in back reach in cooler. -fried green tomatoes in reach in freezer. -cooked chicken nuggets in reach in freezer. -sliced tomatoes in front reach in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.