CLERMONT CAFE
824 West Montrose Street
Clermont, Florida, 34711
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Operator turned on. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed celery over cooked onions in reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container on front line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -floor cleaner on shelf next to cooking oil. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -tuna salad and chicken salad in reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave below hot holding unit has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and interior siding of reach in coolers in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over cheese in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -pain relief pills next to seasonings in kitchen.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flying insects in back kitchen area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta salad and spinach quiche on front line prepared Monday. Operator dated items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets are torn in reach in feeezer by triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Reach in cooler in cooks line are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Hummus Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of tea containers in front reach in cooler -reach in cooler in back area - small white bowls in kitchen - coffee nozzle and surrounding areas are heavily soiled Warning** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Soufflé cup in salt container in back area. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on cutting board at cooks line. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets are torn in reach in feeezer by triple sink. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Holes in wall and ceiling by cook's line. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Cooks line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Reach in cooler in cooks line are soiled. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Oven cleaner stored next to single service items on back storage shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw ground beef stored next to Hashbrown casserole in reach in cooler. Raw bacon stored over ham in reach in refrigerator. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding); ice cream mix (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding)held more than four hours stated operator. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding); ice cream mix (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator in front reach in cooler. Stop sale. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Hummus Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of tea containers in front reach in cooler -reach in cooler in back area - small white bowls in kitchen - coffee nozzle and surrounding areas are heavily soiled Warning** Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in toes above sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Hash brown casserole in triple door under counter reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to sandwich top reach in cooler soiled Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above microwave
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled on ledge of mop sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).