CITRUS GROVE CAFE
106 E MAGNOLIA AVE, Eustis FL 32726 · 352-552-5464
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish rack. Operator inverted.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer cooler at the bar. Operator cleaned.
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors.
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long and short white cutting board in the kitchen soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of ice mavhine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior upright cooler at the end of cook line Reach in cooler gasket at prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area. Interior upright cooler at the end of cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at handwashing sink Wall by dish area
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. 0 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long and short white cutting board in the kitchen soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of to go lids and pasta. Operator removed..
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of ice mavhine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior upright cooler at the end of cook line Reach in cooler gasket at prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep area. Interior upright cooler at the end of cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at handwashing sink Wall by dish area
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice (46F - Cold Holding) -pasta (46F - Cold Holding) -Held longer than 4 hours greater than 41°
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun at front bar. - white cutting board on line. - electric slicer - interior of fryer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to dish machine.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - all vents in kitchen
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - person preparing food in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - drain under dish machine. - hood filters - exterior oven and fryer
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - multiple cleaning agents stored above dish area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line. - green cutting board - electric slicer - interior of fryer - bar soda nozzle
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice scoop stored in hand sink next to ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of green liquid stored above dish area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - dated 8/16/23
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink on prep table next to make line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryer
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryer - food drain in kitchen area. - bar soda saddle
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - mop stored next to hand sink.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf above food in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers - white cutting boards on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - bucket stored in hand sink at front bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid at front bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse stored with food items in dry storage area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. -bag n box soda in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next to cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushroom, squash, carrots stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef stored over raw pork
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. - electric slicer in kitchen area - interior of fryers and fry baskets
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink blocked with black tubs
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting board on cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - floor fan next to fryers.
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.