Two restaurants ace inspections; 21 cited for high-priority violations
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Lake County best restaurant inspections
These restaurants and food trucks passed their inspections from June 12-18 with zero violations:
Crown Restaurant & Lounge, 1340 U.S. 27, Clermont
• Mama Rose Kitchen And Tavern, 4720 Plantation Blvd., Leesburg
Restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants were issued warnings, administrative complaints or was temporarily closed due to failed inspections June 12-18:
Papa John's Pizza #923
1495 E SR 50, Clermont
June 13 Warning Issued (Follow-up Inspection Required) 8 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Three live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two By mop sink One by pizza station **Warning**
Clermont Brewing Co.
750 W. Desoto St, Clermont
June 13 Warning Issued (Follow-up Inspection Required) 12 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Four live, small flying insects in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Four Palates Gelato & Bakery
16640 Cagan Crossing Blvd., Clermont
June 13 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 11 total violations, with three high priority violations:
• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-23, operator paid during inspection**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen Stored over night Sliced cheese 55F Deli meat 59F.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen Stored over night Sliced cheese 55F Deli meat 59F.
Sushi Storm
13900 County Road 455, Clermont
June 13 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 11 total violations, with four high priority violations:
• 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.
• High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee bread raw fish and then handle tongs without washing hands or changing gloves.
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish over cooked beef in double door refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sprouts.
Roasted Spirit
756 W. Montrose St., Clermont
June 13 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards)
3 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Two live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In kitchen area.
Southern On 8
801 W. Montrose St., Clermont
June 13 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 7 total violations, with two high priority violations:
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over whole intact muscle on speed rack ink walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than four hours Mashed potatoes on steam well 127F Chef placed on flat top heat to rapid reheat 15 minutes later 171F **Corrected On-Site**
Jk Thai Garden
116 E. Fifth Ave., Mount Dora
June 14 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 15 total violations, with four high priority violations:
• High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and tums stored on counter next to food items. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); escolar (48F - Cold Holding) . Per operator food items were place in cabinet 90 minutes prior. Operator placed ice bags of on products for quick chill new temperature 41°-42° **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on prep staging table. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Dunkin' Donuts
3299 S. U.S. 27, Clermont
June 14 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 2 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Observed employee sweeping floors and then begin making coffee order.
Jeremiah's
501 N. Highland St., Mount Dora
June 14 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 9 total violations, with two high priority violations:
• High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 50° operator discarded.
Ocho Rios Jamaican Restaurant
4290 S. U.S. 27, Clermont
June 14 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 8 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130f, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Pizzamore
722 E. Fifth Ave., Mount Dora
June 14 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 11 total violations, with two high priority violations:
• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on prep table in dough area.
Sonny's Real Pit BarBQ
15800 U.S. 441, Eustis
June 14 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 10 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid detergent stored next to go boxes in dry storage area.
Texas Roadhouse
2457 S. U.S. 27, Clermont
June 14 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 6 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 49f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Arby's
550 N. U.S. 27/441, Lady Lake
June 15 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 6 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Restroom cleaner stored over toilet paper.
Snaythai Restaurant
445 Plaza Drive, Eustis
June 15 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 16 total violations, with two high priority violations:
• High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken store in #10 cans.
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Orchard Heights
3650 S. U.S. 27, Clermont
June 15 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 6 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
Sully’s Smokehouse
10820 CR 44, Leesburg
June 15 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 3 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located next to mop sink.
Lampu Steakhouse & Sushi
18862 U.S. 441, Mount Dora
June 16 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 17 total violations, with five high priority violations:
• High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepto stored over clean utensils.
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over Raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 50° operator discarded.
Fancy Sushi Sho
2417 S. U.S. 27, Clermont
June 16 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 12 total violations, with four high priority violations:
• 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.
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over mango.
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw scallops over noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash lid and then return to working with food.
O'Keefe's Irish Pub
115 S. Rockingham Ave., Tavares
June 16 Inspection Completed - No Further Action (Met Inspection Standards) 6 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean rolled silverware.
Stavros & Sons Pizza
2100 W. Hwy 44, Eustis
June 16 Call Back - Complied (Met Inspection Standards) 14 total violations, with one high priority violation:
• High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located out side door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: **Time Extended**
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