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100 LIVE OAKS BLVD · CASSELBERRY · Seminole County · FL 32707

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479753
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8885129
DBPR license6903920

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#19High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. -tested 2x, 0ppm **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#20High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -black hose underneath shelf in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on roll top reach in cooler stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -employee restroom in kitchen -HWS at serve station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: No paper towels **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -Serve station – buffet line behind flat top **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 18

#1Basic05-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -double glass door reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, pulled towards front **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -In Sugar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee earbuds and keys stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic29-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -Hand wash sink at buffet line -Hand wash sink in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic08B-47-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of cooked clams stored less than 6 inches above floor in walk-in freezer -bucket of watermelons stored on floor, operator relocated – oil jug stored on floor in kitchen, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Watermelons stored on floor in walk in **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic33-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk- in freezer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic10-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -Tongs on grill handle **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Basic38-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in freezer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS at service station -sign states hand wash only **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Basic42-03-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tools stored above foods on dry storage shelves **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. – Sugar not labeled by common name in soda and tea area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.