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1450 JOHNS LAKE RD, Clermont FL 34711 · 407-666-9991
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
DEC 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -1 flying insects in mop sink area, 2 near grease receptacle
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018020565 | Feb 21, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 | $1,000 |
| 4--2017058168 | Nov 17, 2017 | Jan 11, 2018 | $300 |
| 4--2016056517 | Oct 12, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee dumped cleaning solution into hand sink on Auntie Anne's side
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid on storage shelf near triple sink, operator labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Drain cover(s) missing at drain beside triple sink
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Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets are heavily warped -bottom panel on upright reach in freezer in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dry storage shelves in dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -grill handles and fryer basket handles on cook line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler on Auntie Anne's side
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of milkshake machine -holding unit under fries holding unit -handles on oven on Auntie Anne's side
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -old ice machine and holding unit in kitchen and dry storage
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar containers on Auntie Anne's side, operator labeled
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -1 flying insects in mop sink area, 2 near grease receptacle
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over cheese in walk in cooler, operator placed bacon on bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. --cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cocktail hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding), reach in coolers on Auntie Anne's side, held more than four hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cocktail hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding), reach in coolers on Auntie Anne's side, held more than four hours per operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -certified food manager expired 10/9/25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by triple sink, operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked burger patties in walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bins.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 in dry storage, operator cleaned and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of upright reach in freezer beside ice machine
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Auntie Anne's side
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under shelves in dry storage area
Hole in or other damage to wall by back exit door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler on Auntie Anne's side
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tabletop fan by hand sink on Auntie Anne's side -dust pan in mop sink area -walls in mop sink area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler under make table.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Auntie Anne's side underneath counter holding microwave
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -chili (49F - cooling, prepared 5/5, covered tightly with wrap and lid while still hot)
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -chili (49F - cooling, prepared 5/5, covered tightly with wrap and lid while still hot)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator corrected
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in reach in cooler, Auntie Anne's side
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -chili (49F - cooling, prepared 5/5, covered tightly with wrap and lid while still hot)
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/
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on rack across from triple sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop in flour container. Operator corrected.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -napkins on floor on Auntie Anne's side. Operator corrected
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by mop sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt containers on Auntie Anne's side.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee on cook line was using phone, then put gloves on and began preparing food with no hand wash.
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin is soiled. Encrusted pans in kitchen. Walk in cooler racks are soiled.
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/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Glass cleaner.
Drain cover(s) missing.Ice machine area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Bag stored on food storage rack.
Gaskets in poor repair.Cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Cooks line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.Front line area by drinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by mop sink area. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled
Stored food not covered.Ravioli in upright freezer.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili,45 f,lettuce,46 f,cheese sauce,45 f,hot dog,45 f,brisket 46 f,cut tomatoes,46 f,mini hot dogs,46 f,ice cream mix,46 f,cheese,46 f,whipped cream,46 f,clarified butter,45 f,cream cheese,46 f held more than four hours stated employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili,45 f,lettuce,46 f,cheese sauce,45 f,hot dog,45 f,brisket 46 f,cut tomatoes,46 f,mini hot dogs,46 f,ice cream mix,46 f,cheese,46 f,whipped cream,46 f,cream cheese,46 f,clarified butter,45 fheld more than four hours stated employees.WarningWarning**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin is soiled. Encrusted pans in kitchen. Walk in cooler racks are soiled.
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/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Provideda copy to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -brisket beef in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Glass cleaner.
Drain cover(s) missing.Ice machine area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Bag stored on food storage rack.
Gaskets in poor repair.Cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Cooks line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.Front line area by drinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall is soiled by mop sink area. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled
Stored food not covered.Ravioli in upright freezer.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By ice machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Drain cover(s) missing. -Under three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By ice machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By ice machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle.
Drain cover(s) missing. -Under three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine 2/22
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Pretzel side soda station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled
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.