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HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS

1203 SUNRISE PLAZA DR · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3394548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8511018
DBPR license4508464

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate31 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical40 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#32High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -bar dishmachine, 0 ppm.

#33High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly by mopsink

#34High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -elote sauce (67F – Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator.

Stop Sale
#35High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -elote sauce (67F – Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.

Intermediate 5

#36Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cheesecake on front line.

#37Intermediate13-06-4

Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee scooping ice, making drinks, dressing salads on front line.

#38Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -plastic squeeze bottles in dish storage area. -red cutting board on cook line. -ice scoop holder by ice machine. -dish racks in dish area.

#39Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle on chemical storage rack and over triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#40Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -water filters by soda boxes in back area.

Basic 31

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -in kitchen area and server soda station.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -in dish area.

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in jar of garlic in reach in cooler on cook line.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment

#5Basic21-17-4

Basic – Clean linens stored on floor. -in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic16-01-4

Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

#7Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. –employee wearing a watch and bracelet scooping ice, making drinks, dressing salads on front line.

#8Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -tongs by sauces on cook line. -white spatula and lime juicer in kitchen area. -fryer baskets on cook line.

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors and floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment, including bar.

#10Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -in beer walk in cooler.

#11Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -cambro lid in dish area.

#12Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall throughout the establishment.

#13Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -over electric oven in back kitchen.

#14Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.

#15Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in breadcrumbs in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -electric oven in back kitchen area.

#17Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. -hood suppression system over fryers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Basic38-12-4

Basic – Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. -near dish area

#19Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -in salad reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler door -gaskets on all reach in coolers on cook line, front line and bar area. -dust pans near mop sink heavily soiled. -fans in walk in cooler are soiled. -can opener holder in kitchen -top back of fryers on cook line. -filters under hood suppression system -exterior of containers holding cranberries, nuts, croutons on cook line -soda gun at bar area sticky -liquor bottle holders at bar area.

#22Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -several plates on clean plate storage rack in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -pans and containers in dish area.

#24Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#25Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -in bar area.

#26Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in coolers throughout the establishment, including bar.

#27Basic14-33-4

Basic – Soda station guard has rust that has pitted the surface at server station.

#28Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -bar area

#29Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -breadcrumbs and rice in kitchen. -salt and sugar in drink rimmer at bar area.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#30Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout kitchen,

#31Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink at bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
6 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.