LA JIBARITA DE PUERTO RICO
470 FL 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -white rice (56F – cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: white rice (60F – cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) operator discarded **Time Extended**
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw pork and raw beef in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line wih gloves on handled cell phone then handled cooking utensils on the stove. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -white rice (56F – cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: white rice (60F – cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.)operator discarded **Time Extended**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cod fish (124F – Hot Holding), front line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to oven for rapid reheat. After 30 minutes 142F. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: cod fish (119F – Hot Holding), front line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to oven for rapid reheat. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -white rice (56F – cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: white rice (60F – cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) operator discarded **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make table on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. -soda boxes in dry storage -green plantains in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Cooking oil on floor in dry storage **Time Extended**
10-14-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted between uses. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Not inverted in bar area **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides on exterior reach in doors on walk in cooler. -exterior can opener in kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed oranges over sauces in walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:50 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.