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MUSE BAR & BISTRO

2385 S HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3446187
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735213
DBPR license4508654

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#14High Priority01B-28-5

High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -Avocado sauce, garlic pasta, chimichurri sauce, marinara, red pepper sauce, Jalea sauce, Huacana sauce, golden sauce.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm at bar and dish room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw tuna over cooked ground beef in walk in cooler. -raw shell eggs behind fresh garlic/oil in reach in cooler.

#17High 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 in reach in freezer located inside walk in cooler. -raw beef over raw fish in reach in freezer located inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Avocado sauce, garlic pasta, chimichurri sauce, marinara, red pepper sauce, Jalea sauce, Huacana sauce, golden sauce. Operator discarded.

#19High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -sushi rice (78F – Cold Holding), in kitchen on cook line. Held more than four hours per operator.

Stop Sale
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sushi rice (78F – Cold Holding), in kitchen on cook line. Held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.

Intermediate 4

#21Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Soto Ramos

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior soda gun nozzle at bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate02C-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.

#24Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid on handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bar area. -Drains in bar area.

#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink.

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing bracelet and watch on cook line.

#4Basic52-15-4

Basic – Establishment advertised homemade food items, but used food items received already prepared. -Caesar dressing, operator marked off "housemade" on menus. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -cooking oil on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -to the right of bar.

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer in kitchen.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of flat top grill and fryers.

#11Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bar and kitchen of the establishment.

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -empanadas in reach in freezer in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. -rubber spatulas above triple sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.