LOCUST
Locust
Florida, 32159
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).