Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GUAVATE

139 N HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 10, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3425548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8670831
DBPR license4509030

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#12High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee putting dirty dishes in dishmachine then dried the clean dishes.

#13High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee tearing lettuce for use as topping.

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored over ice in reach in freezer -raw beef stored over sauces in reach in cooler on cook line -raw beef next to prepped tamales in reach in cooler on cook line. -raw beef over ice cream in reach in freezer near fryers on cook line.

#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in dry storage area by dry goods. Employee killed and disposed of 5e roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -underneath dry storage area. Employees cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. homemade empanadas (53F – Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade empanadas (53F – Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make line. -grill grates on cook line

#20Intermediate11-26-1

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. -4 employees working for four weeks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -blue and brown cutting boards on cook line

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -underneath dry storage racks in dry storage area and under ovens in kitchen. Employees swept and sanitized the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink next to dishes on cook line.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on walk in cooler door

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door open during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under dry goods in dry storage area.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath cooking equipment

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryers -top and sides of gas stove -fan dusty by dish area

#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -on container in reach in cooler.

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -in walk in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.