Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE TAVARES DOG HOUSE LLC

201 WEST RUBY ST · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3397798
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8522163
DBPR license4508788

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – cleaning wipes stored over condiments in server area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of fryers and baskets – white cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. – hand sink in kitchen area blocked with trash can. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. – 1 new hire **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. – tank in hallway **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – red cutting board stored on back shelf in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – under all cooking equipment.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave oven on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. a¿¿exterior of fryer , pizza oven, flat top grill. – hood fliters **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area.

#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. – hand sink in kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.