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TEXAS ROADHOUSE

2457 S HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3409271
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8563738
DBPR license4508637

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate24 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#25High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands when changing gloves after touching raw fish.

#26High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**

Warning
#27High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw steak (44F – Cold Holding), after 30 minutes was 41 F -cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding), after 30 minutes was 48. housemade ranch dressing (48F – Cold Holding), after 30minutes was 39…all held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#28High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker at hose bibb at incorrect location.

Intermediate 3

#29Intermediate13-06-4

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

#30Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on top of can storage rack -slicer on back line -interior of soda gun nozzle at bar -ice scoop holder at bar

#31Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in handwash sink by dish area.

Basic 24

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in Caesar dressing in reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -by dumpster area.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -spoons on front line.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -in kitchen on storage rack near dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -reach in freezer in bakery area. ** -in reach in cooler on front lineCorrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpacks on boxes of beef in beef walk in cooler -shoes under prep table on cook line** -cellphone on top of bags of flour in bakeryCorrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -servers on front line scooping ice, making drinks, salads wearing bracelets and watches

#8Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line.

#9Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -containers on back line over veggie prep table.

#10Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer door

#11Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers and cooking equipment on cook line

#12Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at entry to walk in beer cooler

#13Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#14Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between veggie wash sink and prep table.

#15Basic10-18-5

Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. -knife in baking area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -by cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of fryer cabinets on cook line -filters on hood suppression system

#18Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid at time of inspection

#19Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -in reach in cooler in bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee peeled and cut onions without washing

#21Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -at bar

#22Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored next to dry rice under prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by veggie prep table

#24Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.