CLERMONT CAFE
824 W MONTROSE ST, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-536-9935
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flying insects in back kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. -acetaminophen stored next to flour container in kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over sausage gravy and bread in reach in cooler, operator moved bacon to bottom shelf
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -house made egg salad in reach in make table cooler in kitchen dated 3/23
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -commercially processed hard boiled eggs in reach in cooler in kitchen
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open water bottle on make table cutting board. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee was wearing a watch while preparing food in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in make table cooler -top of reach in freezers are rusted
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -house made potato salad in reach in cooler on front line, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in freezers and coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -make table in kitchen
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -coffee stir sticks in cups on each table in dining area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over cooked bacon and open container of mushrooms in reach in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to bottom shelf
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open package of raw beef stored in reach in freezer with bread and precooked sausage
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -housemade chicken salad in reach in cooler on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on cutting board on make table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides on all reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -open beverage stored over open containers of tea in front line reach in cooler. Educated operator, operator discarded.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -floor cleaner on shelf next to cooking oil. Operator relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -tuna salad and chicken salad in reach in cooler in kitchen
No hot running water at mop sink. Operator turned on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed celery over cooked onions in reach in cooler in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container on front line. Operator labeled.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -pain relief pills next to seasonings in kitchen.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flying insects in back kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta salad and spinach quiche on front line prepared Monday. Operator dated items.
Interior of microwave below hot holding unit has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and interior siding of reach in coolers in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over cheese in reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Hummus
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of tea containers in front reach in cooler -reach in cooler in back area - small white bowls in kitchen - coffee nozzle and surrounding areas are heavily soiled WarningWarning**
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets are torn in reach in feeezer by triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Reach in cooler in cooks line are soiled.
Mar 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Oven cleaner stored next to single service items on back storage shelf.
Raw ground beef stored next to Hashbrown casserole in reach in cooler. Raw bacon stored over ham in reach in refrigerator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding); ice cream mix (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding)held more than four hours stated operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding); ice cream mix (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator in front reach in cooler. Stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Hummus
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of tea containers in front reach in cooler -reach in cooler in back area - small white bowls in kitchen - coffee nozzle and surrounding areas are heavily soiled WarningWarning**
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Soufflé cup in salt container in back area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on cutting board at cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets are torn in reach in feeezer by triple sink.
Holes in wall and ceiling by cook's line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Reach in cooler in cooks line are soiled.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled on ledge of mop sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in toes above sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Hash brown casserole in triple door under counter reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to sandwich top reach in cooler soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above microwave
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.