THE SOUTHERN ON 8TH
801 W MONTROSE ST · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. -next to single service soufflé cups. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
28-12-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. establishment operating on septic tank. -currently 199 seats with 160 approved. If operator adds outside patio, seats will increase from 199. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
50-08-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-15-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. -pickle containers in walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish over boiled eggs in walk in cooler. -raw salmon over milk in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -ranch dressing, tartar sauce, chorizo sauce, fresh garlic/oil, bolognese sauce, all in walk in cooler. -cooked egg yolks and créme fraiche in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ranch dressing, tartar sauce, chorizo sauce, fresh garlic/oil, bolognese sauce, all in walk in cooler. -cooked egg yolks in reach in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose bibb by back door missing vacuum breaker – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board in prep area -sandwich press in prep area. -chopper in dish area – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -in kitchen on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Handwash sink reinstalled. Water reaching only 79 degrees F. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/. -downstairs public space with bar added with additional seats and outside patio. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -grits, mashed potatoes, sauces, all in walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -outside ice machine bin -ice bin at server station – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -patio doors on back patio. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -on cook line – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on flooring walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
10-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 flour container in kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -underneath prep table in prep area – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on outside ice machine are dusty -fans in walk in cooler -gaskets in reach in coolers and reach in freezers – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -condenser leaking in reach in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Utensils in poor condition. -mop basting brushes in dish area – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.