AVE MARIA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
1410 FL 436 · CASSELBERRY · Seminole County · FL 32707
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 4
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -DM unable to sanitize properly due to machine not being able to maintain any current water level during all parts of cycle. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. SMALL COOKLINE COOLER -raw shell egg (55F – Cold Holding) -less than 2 hours, operator closed unit hood to keep insulated **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -soiled gloved used when handing clean equipment **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SMALL COOKLINE COOLER -raw chicken (61F – Cold Holding); cheese (55F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F – Cold Holding) -less than 2 hours, operator closed unit hood to keep insulated **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -HWS at bar inaccessible due to storage of utensils -HWS at dish pit blocked by buckets and soap **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS in kitchen -HWS at bar **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. -All Employees **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. -all employees -provided employee reporting agreement form **Warning**
Basic 10
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -woman's restroom door is fitting with a sliding bar door style entrance, unable to properly self close **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice in freezer room **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator printed and displayed current license during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -DM not holding and maintaining water level, unable to wash dishes **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -box of fresh vegetables stored on floor in WIC -multiple buckets of food product stored on floor in dry storage closet in freezer room **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -concrete seal worn exposing bare concrete throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -all at prep table across from WIC **Warning**
16-05-4Basic – Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. -sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink not clean **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:12 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.