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BRIE'S CAFE

1544 LANE PARK CUTOFF, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-562-7878

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4508932
Grade history
MAR 24
APR 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023003128Sep 14, 2022Feb 10, 2023$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents. Vents in the kitchen and dining area.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jul 17, 2026 · Time Extended
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sink and surface. Operator ordered test strips. Used Chlorine instead.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents. Vents in the kitchen and dining area.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - Provided operator with choking poster hand out.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - sandwich press on front line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in kitchen area.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - tomatoes stored over ready to eat foods.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.