HELLO COFFEE
17805 US HIGHWAY 192, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-242-1100
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
APR 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -dry storage room. Operator discarded, swept and mopped room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dry storage room
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -stir sticks at coffee area in dining area.
Mar 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -dry storage room. Operator discarded, swept and mopped room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -half n half (58F - Cold Holding), coffee area in dining area, held less than four hours per operator. Operator chose to discard. Recommended operator use Time as a Public Health Control.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -operator has removed dish machine from establishment. Operator has triple sink for ware washing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dry storage room
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead in dry storage room. Operator discarded, swept and mopped room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -reach in cooler in kitchen
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler on front line
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -stir sticks at coffee area in dining area.
Apr 21, 2025□ 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. -gaskets on front reach in cooler
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
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 in front reach in cooler, operator labeled
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -plastic guard on ice machine -interior tea urn, tea pitcher
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -plastic container in front hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter
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. -Nicole
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on front reach in cooler
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 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 in front reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -on front line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -front and back handwash sink
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -bar dishmachine
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 in front reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -on front line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -front and back handwash sink
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.