COSA NOSTRA ITALIAN DELI
798 W MONTROSE ST, Clermont FL 34711 · 352.227.3740
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee was handing menus back and forth to customers, put gloves on to make coffee/espresso and did not wash hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched face and nose, put on gloves without washing hands and began touching food and clean plates, ladling soup
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on sandwich make line, wearing gloves, took bottle of water from shelf above sandwich make line, opened the bottle, drank from it, closed the bottle, then began making sandwiches without changing gloves or washing hands.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bottle of water and drink cup above sandwich make line
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee drank from water bottle on make line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -several employees are wearing watches while preparing food
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -cannoli cream stored in hand sink by deli case, operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quaternary ammonia
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. -cashier and barista
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler across from make line
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -stir sticks at beverage station
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -on front line, operator provided
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.