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EPIC THEATRES OF CLERMONT

2405 US HWY 27, Clermont FL 34711 · 352 242 6684

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4508814
Grade history
AUG 23
MAY 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -portioned cheese sauce (119F - Hot Holding), front line, less than four hours per operator, recommended operator use Time as a Public Health control
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019056510Sep 6, 2019Nov 15, 2019$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -portioned cheese sauce (119F - Hot Holding), front line, less than four hours per operator, recommended operator use Time as a Public Health control
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - at ice dispensers at all soda machines in lobby, operator cleaned ice dispensers. -drink reach in cooler in back area -reach in coolers on front line have residue buildup -can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -can of stainless steel cleaner and scrubbing pad in hand sink at the bar
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -several expired 3/25/26
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue liquid at the bar, operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back area, operator had employees clean soiled areas..
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under soda boxes.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under shelves in dry storage and back hallway
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -box of Cheetos popcorn in dry storage, operator placed on shelf
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back area and on front line
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -turbo chef on front line
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in freezers on back area -gaskets and sides on reach in coolers on front area -wall behind soda boxes -shelf under turbo shelf and hot dog cooker has residue buildup -underside of soda nozzles at all soda machines in lobby have residue buildup
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of lids stored on the floor by the beer walk in cooler
Basic/25-05-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
Basic/29-17-4
The state's own report →
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -portioned cheese sauce (113F - Hot Holding), hot holding unit at concession counter, held less than four hours per operator. Advised operator to use Time as a Public Health Control, provided form.
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispensers at all soda dispensers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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. -Diana
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of blue liquid in back hallway.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -back dry storage hallway
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and upright reach in freezers -wall and caulking by mop sink has residue buildup -floor drains at triple sink in kitchen and bar heavily soiled -underside of soda nozzles soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda station on 1-8 side
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -several bottles on front line not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -back storage area.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag by food boxes under shelf across from popcorn.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor and drain soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink.
Basic/36-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -back storage area
Basic/33-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of soda machines on 1-8 side -gaskets on reach in cooler on front line
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in back storage area.
Basic/29-20-5
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -manager Sierra hired in November. In process of obtaining certification.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior ice nozzles on soda machines on the low side of theater.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of blue liquid on trash can in back kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -on metal plate in back area.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee working concession stand.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler on front line -gaskets on reach in freezer in back area -exterior of soda nozzles
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -on floor in bar storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -by handwash sink by kitchen entrance.
Basic/33-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink at front bar. Spray bottle of cleaner stored in front of hotdog machine.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes at self serve drink machines. Can opener at front counter. White cutting board on pizza station
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning brushes stored in hand sink at front bar. Hand sink next to mop sink blocked with trash can and mop buckets.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza spatula stored in hand sink on front line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front bar. Ice machine in back area.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cold holding units on front line.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks stored next to Togo drinking cups at front counter.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees handling food.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on ice machine. Ice paddle stored directly on ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven on front line.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Light fixture over 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cold holding units on front line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation

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.