OAK WOOD SMOKE HOUSE AND GRILL
230 CITRUS TOWER BLVD, Clermont FL 34711 · 352.255.8531
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - buttermilk (59F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -smoked chicken (124F - Hot Holding), holding unit in kitchen, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to oven for rapid reheat, temped @ recheck 136F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on front line and cook line -can opener -walk in cooler shelves
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple items in reach in freezer on cook line
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -knives in gray bin facing different directions
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -above cold table on cook line, operator moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -beverage cups in server station
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under ice machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in cooler floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -grill handle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack in kitchen -gaskets on reach in coolers -top back of fryer cabinets
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink.
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -smoked chicken (124F - Hot Holding), holding unit in kitchen, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to oven for rapid reheat, temped @ recheck 136F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on front line and cook line -can opener -walk in cooler shelves
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -2/3/23
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -several strips of fly tape hanging from ceiling in kitchen
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple items in reach in freezer on cook line
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -knives in gray bin facing different directions
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -above cold table on cook line, operator moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -beverage cups in server station
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under ice machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in cooler floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -grill handle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack in kitchen -gaskets on reach in coolers -top back of fryer cabinets
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. -roast turkey (124F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator placed in smoker for rapid reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on front line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -clear liquid in spray bottle in dining room
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine, expired 7/30/25
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. -operator is in progress of replacing tiles in establishment. Operator is waiting to be scheduled with roofing completed for repairs to roof.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -cups stacked beside soda machine in server station
Light not functioning on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf and interior cabinet beside potato hot holding unit -shelf and exterior reach in drawers under grill on cook line -underside of coffee machine and soda nozzles at server station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from hand sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -glass cleaner by seasonings on cook line. Operator relocated.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -sticky tape, operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple containers on cook line. Operator removed.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -front counter
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -hummus in reach in cooler on front counter. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server wearing watch making drinks, scooping ice and running food
Light not functioning over cooking range.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of cooking range -exterior lid containers over salad station -top of reach in drawers on cook line -top back of fryers
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues on cook line. Walk in cooler shelves have soil residue buildup
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - buttermilk (59F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - melted butter (102F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to his steam table for rapid reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -several in dish area. Operator discarded.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions by ice machine. Installed 4-23
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in corn nugget container and okra container in reach in freezer on cook line. -soufflé cup in chopped egg on make table on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone over make table on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans on dish storage rack
Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of cooking equipment on cook line. -top back of fryers
Reach-in coolers interiors on cook line has accumulation of soil residues. -Beer keg cooler in kitchen soiled. -Interior of reach in cooler of glasses by beer cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by dish machine.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle of cleaner stored at rolling station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board on salad station.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored on rolling station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave next to salad station.
Light not functioning. - light fixture over char grill.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters - exterior and interior rib warmer - exterior of toaster.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - silverware stored handle side down at rolling station.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Top of smoker in kitchen
Two Live, small flying insects in prep area.
Spray bottle containing pink toxic substance not labeled. Top of smoker
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server beverage station
Blue Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pans in reach in freezer on cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance In the kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Beverage station Manager printed and hung
One Light not functioning on hood system over fryer on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area.
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.