ROOT & BRANCH BISTRO & BAR
1200 OAKLEY SEAVER DR STE 102 & 104 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insects in mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cheesecake dated 12/16 in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line touching face and apron then touching cooking utensils with out washing hands or glove change.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs (52F – Cold Holding); housemade gnocchi (54F – Cold Holding), housemade hollaindaise (82F – Cold Holding) on cook line, held less than four hours per operator, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. 25 minutes later, eggs 45F, hollaindaise 119F, gnocchi was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in kitchen -cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Benedict on lunch/brunch menu. Operator marked with asterisk. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by dish area and on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Operator discarded
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -liquor room **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook on cook line wearing watch while preparing food.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler on cook line
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -oil in back storage area.operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour container in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside dough machine in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink, triple sink
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:30 PM.
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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.