Clermont, Lake County

ROOT & BRANCH BISTRO & BAR

1200 OAKLEY SEAVER DR, SUITE 102 & 104, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating

Latest violations

2 Basic

Mar 7, 2023

City

Clermont

County

Lake

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 21837441

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door gasket - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21837440

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Time Extended

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-16-5

Detail 21665550

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21665552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bleu cheese (48F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding); Brie (49F - Cold Holding) operator placed items in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21665547

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-01-5

Detail 21665553

Intermediate - 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.

51-11-4

Detail 21665546

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to bag n box rack.

50-09-4

Detail 21665555

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21665554

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door gasket

08B-38-4

Detail 21665545

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 21665551

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 21665548

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cooks line.

36-62-4

Detail 21665549

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light fixtures in dish area Light fixture in kitchen area.

Jun 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21161630

High Priority - 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.

16-37-1

Detail 21161636

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine.

41-17-4

Detail 21161632

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 21161631

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn across from fryers.

36-73-4

Detail 21161635

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under oven.

14-69-4

Detail 21161633

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

05-09-4

Detail 21161634

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator in kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 21161638

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.

36-27-5

Detail 21161637

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen.

Dec 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20752045

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese and cooked vegetables in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20752042

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-69-4

Detail 20752046

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 20752043

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20752044

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled.