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1450 Johns Lake Rd, Clermont, FL 34711 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508289
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 4 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (4 repeats)-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
-raw bacon stored over cheese in walk in cooler, operator moved bacon to a bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
-pretzel flour stored in take out bag on Auntie Anne's side
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
-salt container on Auntie Anne's side, operator labeled
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
-off fryer basket handle, operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
-soiled cardboard on shelf holding pretzel flour stored
Equipment in poor repair.
-fryer baskets are warped
Repeat violation
Ice buildup on vent in walk-in freezer and in upright reach in freezer
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
-grease container, old cooler in walk in freezer area
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water by mop sink
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
-backpack is on the shelf next to pretzel flour, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.