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FRIAR TUCK

601 CAGAN PARK AVE #401, Clermont FL 34714 · 352-989-4001

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats199
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508352
Grade history
JUN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
8 flying insects in mop sink area
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $900

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019002000Nov 8, 2018Mar 20, 2019$500
4--2018058748Nov 8, 2018Dec 11, 2018$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk from Sunday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of main cold table Interior of broken reach in soiled. Spray head coffee machine Interior beer cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in the bar
Basic/16-21-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in blue cheese, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law reach in cooler
Basic/28-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -kitchen, operator moved to bottom shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area in kitchen and bar area, operator cleaned
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning in kitchen
Basic/36-62-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under pre rinse
Basic/36-27-5
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Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of microwave on cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Ceiling/tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. -handle on oven doors at end of cook line -reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -back storage area and bar
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under ice machine
Basic/36-73-4
Grease buildup on receptacle and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -top of ice machine
Basic/10-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression filters over fryers -gaskets and fans in walk in beer cooler -gaskets on walk in freezer and cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -under beer taps at bar
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from faucet/handle in ladies restroom.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior fryer vat -microwave on cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · interior fryer vat Time Extended
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets -exterior sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -10+ flying insects in mop sink area
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior fryer vat -microwave on cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -fruit slice in bar hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at 3 hand sinks in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -turned off at two hand sinks in kitchen. Operator turned on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in bar by dish machine
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -mop sink drain -floor in dry storage
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets -exterior sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in bar.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. -raw chicken and cooked ground beef in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5
Water leaking from faucet on two hand sinks in kitchen
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers and other equipment on cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -exterior walk in cooler, walk in freezer door. -filters on hood suppression system -interior fryer cabinets
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · filters on hood suppression system -interior fryer cabinets Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
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 at bar
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -numerous flying insects near mop sink and dry storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); raw cod (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operation. Operator moved to walk in freezer for quick chill. Recheck: cream cheese42F, butter 40 F, raw cod 41F, potato salad 46F, coleslaw 46F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -egg items on breakfast menu. Operator corrected each menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of blue liquid on bar. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean knives or equipment stored in dirty pan on cook line. Operator replaced pan and cleaned knives.
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/14-74-7
Dead roaches on premises. -reach in beer cooler in bar.
Basic/35A-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. -oven door handles in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door and side door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in bar. Operator squeeqee'd area.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers and other equipment on cook line
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -exterior walk in cooler, walk in freezer door. -filters on hood suppression system -interior fryer cabinets
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers on cook line and bar.
Basic/29-49-6
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand sink on cook line
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Faucet on order Time Extended
Jun 28, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
8 flying insects in mop sink area
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer in kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
2 Lights not functioning under hood suppression system
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Interior of microwave on cook line and front line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand sink on cook line
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Three Live, small flying insects in kitchen by mop sink
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar 48 Crumbled blue cheese 47 Cole slaw 50 Less than four hours Removed from cooler and placed in walk in cooler 20 minutes later Shredded cheddar 41 Crumbled blue cheese 40 Cole slaw 43
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table next to oven with spices
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by reach in freezer by fryer
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Aprons and gloves in hand sink in dish room
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Quart measuring cup and whisk in hand sink on cooks line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen areas
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cold tables on cooks linen
Basic/14-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by fryer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning 1)Over 4 eyes oven on cooks line 2) main walk in cooler
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of fryers on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4

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.