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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3433789
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722815
DBPR license4509030

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority9 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over raw beef and over raw shrimp in upright reach in freezer across from cook line

Intermediate 9

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make table by ice machine

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink in server area used as dump sink

#12Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#13Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink in bar

#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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#16Intermediate11-26-1

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.

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -ground beef in walk in cooler

#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -bar

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -1 not secured

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under all reach in coolers in bar

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -apple juice cartons in walk in cooler

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar area

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -back interior of fryer cabinets -gaskets on short reach in freezer on cook line.

#8Basic29-11-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.