DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LOCUST

Locust
Florida, 32159
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793809

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door soiled at reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tile soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout the reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves ceviche and burgers not linked to consumer advisory. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door soiled at reach in coolers.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tile soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging without hairnet.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout the reach in coolers.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves ceviche and burgers not linked to consumer advisory.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at Handsink across from reach in cooler at kitchen.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the back room next to the restroom.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed white fish still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 36°F. The cook cut open the corners. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed two with holes and cracks and one missing. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4: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. Observed the dishwasher machine at the bar uses chlorine as sanitizer at 0.00 poms. The manager changed the empty container with a full container and the chlorine sanitizer ppms is now 100. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the back room next to the restroom.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the sink at the bar. The bar tender removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Ceviche on the menu not identified as raw. The manager put an asterisk next to it on all the menus.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar and kitchen.

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596884

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 bags of mahi-mahi fully thawed not removed from reduced oxygen packaging at reach-cooler near entrance to kitchen.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at both flip top units at preparation area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket and door in disrepair at fryers area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of onion stored on floor at small room where the chest reach-in freezers are.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged next to dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in units near ice machine.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler in front of ice machine and at glass door reach-in cooler on entrance to kitchen.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 bags of mahi-mahi fully thawed not removed from reduced oxygen packaging at reach-in cooler near entrance to kitchen.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips.

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360826

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged (2) next to dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler at three compartment sink area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fries, beef, and chicken wings not protected while in storage at reach-in cooler at cook line.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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.
  • 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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement, staff started signing form during inspection.

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