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GABBY'S

699 S US HWY 27, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-394-0768

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats272
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4508578
Grade history
MAY 24
JUN 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live under oven. Manager killed immediately.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler in bar are torn
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Light not functioning under hood suppression system
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler in kitchen
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 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, operator ran and primed sanitizer 3 times.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -butter pats (71F - Cold Holding); cream cheese spreads (72F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic butter (71F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter pats (71F - Cold Holding); cream cheese spreads (72F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic butter (71F - Cold Holding), reach in cooler in kitchen. Cooler is down, all product held more than four hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -banquet hall
Basic/36-34-5
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 in kitchen
Basic/14-74-7
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler in bar are torn
Basic/14-11-5
Light not functioning under hood suppression system
Basic/36-62-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler in kitchen
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -gaskets on reach in cooler in bar have residue buildup
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of single service cups on floor in storage rooms
Basic/25-05-4
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -blower stored on covered plates, operator removed moved.
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 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. Observed sliced cheddar cheese not date marked stored inside reach in cooler overnight.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine has mold like growth on the surface.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for checking sanitizer for the dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand sink located bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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 Observed no proof of employee food handling training spoke with owner has 60 days to obtain training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for hand sink located in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed large rusty spot on the storage shelve underneath prep table.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor in the kitchen, Manager sweep up the roach.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath the back kitchen door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken uncovered inside reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine 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. -Walk in cooler is currently not functioning. Repairman is scheduled for today. No TCS foods are being stored in it.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live under oven. Manager killed immediately.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in cooler is currently not functioning. Repairman is scheduled for today. No TCS foods are being stored in it.
Basic/14-11-5

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.