EMES COMMISSARY KITCHEN
1504 MAX HOOKS RD STE I, Groveland FL 34736 · 407-450-9669
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bathroom. Operator provided.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -kitchen and lobby door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler across from triple sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at triple sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken wings over dip cups in reach in drawers on cook line. -raw pork sausage behind precooked bacon in reach in cooler on cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -housemade coleslaw in upright reach in cooler
Ceiling tile missing over upright reach in cooler in back kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -in upright reach in cooler in back kitchen
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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